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Brian D Hachtmann

from Encinitas, CA
Age ~39
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Also known as:
Brian Dean Hachtmann, Brian D Hachtman
Related to:
Beryl Irene HachtmannAndy J Rubi, 53Bruce D Hachtmann, 68Ryan C Wall, 43Breanna H Wall, 42Veryl I HachtmannLuther HachtmannBreanna Hachtmann, 42Kim R Hachtmann, 67
Connected to:
Elif E Haci, 44Barret M Hacia, 35Martin A Hacias, 72Todd D Hacias, 57Kelly J Hacic, 50Nurgul Hacifettahoglu, 53Marguerite E Hacik, 75Allison M Hack, 32Andrea Hack, 44Camille V Hack, 33

Brian Hachtmann Phones & Addresses

  • Encinitas, CA
  • San Martin, CA
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Thibodaux, LA

Work

Company: Makani power Apr 2012 Address: Alameda, CA Position: Ground station lead, sr. design engineer, pilot

Education

Degree: Master of Science School / High School: Stanford University 2006 to 2008 Specialities: Mechanical Engineering

Skills

Robotics • Mechatronics • Optics • Dynamics • Fluid Mechanics • Product Design • Manufacturing Engineering • Aeronautics • Biomechanics • Lathe • Cad • Mechanical Engineering • Solidworks • Engineering • R&D • Design For Manufacturing

Languages

English

Industries

Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering

Resumes

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Senior Director Of Engineering

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Location:
15218 Sycamore Ave, San Martin, CA 95046
Industry:
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Work:
Makani Power - Alameda, CA since Apr 2012
Ground Station Lead, Sr. Design Engineer, Pilot
Private since Jan 2002
Guitar, Engineering, Science, and Mathematics Tutor
Tesla Motors Sep 2008 - Apr 2012
Mechanical Engineer
EPGY Stanford Jun 2008 - Sep 2008
Mechanical Engineering Instructor
Stanford University 2007 - 2008
Mechanical Engineering Teaching Assistant
Education:
Stanford University 2006 - 2008
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2002 - 2006
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Skills:
Robotics
Mechatronics
Optics
Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics
Product Design
Manufacturing Engineering
Aeronautics
Biomechanics
Lathe
Cad
Mechanical Engineering
Solidworks
Engineering
R&D
Design For Manufacturing
Languages:
English

Publications

Us Patents

Embedded Optics In Modular Assemblies

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US Patent:
20130270749, Oct 17, 2013
Filed:
Apr 12, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/445866
Inventors:
Brian Dean Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Mark Riegel - Los Gatos CA, US
David Elias Hegeman - San Jose CA, US
William Christopher Bishop - San Francisco CA, US
William Vucich Beecher - San Francisco CA, US
Assignee:
TESLA MOTORS, INC. - Palo Alto CA
International Classification:
B29C 35/08
B29C 45/14
US Classification:
264496, 425123, 264279
Abstract:
An enhanced multiobject potting fixture for exposure to a curing modality that sets an adhesive includes a fixture housing supporting a plurality of objects, the fixture housing having a wall defining a plurality of bonding wells with each the bonding well receiving a first portion of one of the objects, each the bonding well including an aperture in the wall proximate the first portion wherein each bonding well includes a target zone for selective cure of the adhesive to inhibit the adhesive from exiting the aperture; and a fixture enhancement structure integrated into the wall concentrating the curing modality in each the target zone.

Tether Guide With Two-Sided Open Tether Channel

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US Patent:
20190031340, Jan 31, 2019
Filed:
Oct 2, 2018
Appl. No.:
16/150063
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Abhimanyu Belani - Mountain View CA, US
Robert Nelson - Alameda CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Gabriel Murphy - Alameda CA, US
International Classification:
B64C 39/02
B64F 3/00
B65H 57/14
B65H 75/44
F03D 5/00
F03D 9/32
Abstract:
A tether guide system operable through a wide range of tether/fleeting angles while causing minimal wear to the tether. The tether guide system may include a series of rollers arranged in a curved path. Also disclosed are tether guides with a sliding belt, a guide surface, or a guide wheel, all for use in the disclosed tether guide system.

Sensor Equipped Tether Guide With Open Tether Channel

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US Patent:
20180155150, Jun 7, 2018
Filed:
Dec 2, 2016
Appl. No.:
15/368226
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Elias Patten - Mountain View CA, US
Robert Nelson - Alameda CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Gabriel Murphy - Alameda CA, US
International Classification:
B65H 54/28
B64C 39/02
F03D 5/00
B65H 57/14
B65H 57/00
B65H 57/24
Abstract:
A tether guide operable through a wide range of tether/fleeting angles while causing minimal wear and having a reduced size compared to a levelwind wheel. The tether guide may include a series of rollers approximating the curved shape and radius of levelwind wheel. The tether guide may include downward facing guide wings matched to a curved roller profile, but flaring out to capture and guide tether into rollers. Sensors may be included on the tether guide to provide information about tether location, including whether the tether is engaged in the tether guide.

Energy Kite Winching Using Buoyancy

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US Patent:
20180156199, Jun 7, 2018
Filed:
Dec 1, 2016
Appl. No.:
15/366830
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
International Classification:
F03D 9/32
F03D 9/00
F03D 9/25
F03D 13/25
B64F 3/02
B64C 39/02
B63B 35/50
B63B 21/50
Abstract:
Offshore airborne wind turbine systems with an aerial vehicle connected via a tether to an adjustably buoyant body are disclosed. The tether may be coupled to an underwater mooring through which it may move, or it may be coupled to a floating platform through which it may move. The buoyancy of the buoyant body may be adjusted to change the tension in the tether or for other purposes. Methods related to changing the buoyancy are also disclosed.

Systems And Methods For Controlling Rotation And Twist Of A Tether

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US Patent:
20180127113, May 10, 2018
Filed:
Jan 7, 2018
Appl. No.:
15/863973
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Damon Vander Lind - Alameda CA, US
Bryan Christopher GilroySmith - San Francisco CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
International Classification:
B64F 3/02
F03D 7/02
Abstract:
A system may include a tether, a slip ring, a tether gimbal assembly, a drive mechanism, a control system. The tether may include a distal tether end coupled to an aerial vehicle, a proximate tether end, and at least one insulated electrical conductor coupled to the aerial vehicle. The slip ring may include a fixed portion and a rotatable portion, where the rotatable portion is coupled to the tether. The tether gimbal assembly may be rotatable about at least one axis and is coupled to the fixed portion of the slip ring. The drive mechanism may be coupled to the slip ring and configured to rotate the rotatable portion of the slip ring. And the control system may be configured to operate the drive mechanism to control twist in the tether.

Methods And Systems For Determining A Priority Sequence For Changing A Position Or An Attitude Of An Aircraft In Hover Flight

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US Patent:
20160011600, Jan 14, 2016
Filed:
Dec 20, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/137286
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Damon Vander Lind - Alameda CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Assignee:
GOOGLE INC. - Mountain View CA
International Classification:
G05D 1/08
B64C 39/02
Abstract:
An example method may include receiving data representing an initial position and an initial attitude of an aircraft. The method further includes determining a change to a first attribute and a second attribute of the position or the attitude of the aircraft to achieve a subsequent position and a subsequent attitude. The method also includes determining a priority sequence for changing the first attribute and the second attribute of the position or the attitude of the aircraft based on a first thrust of the actuator to achieve the change to the first attribute and a second thrust of the actuator to achieve the change to the second attribute. The priority sequence is configured to cause changes to the first attribute before causing changes to the second attribute where the actuator is unable to concurrently provide the first thrust and the second thrust.

Enhanced Accuracy For Tracking Tethered Airborne Vehicles

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US Patent:
20160005159, Jan 7, 2016
Filed:
Jul 7, 2014
Appl. No.:
14/325187
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Rob Nelson - Alameda CA, US
Corwin Hardham - Mountain View CA, US
Kenny Jensen - Berkeley CA, US
Elias Wolfgang Patten - Seattle WA, US
International Classification:
G06T 7/00
B64F 1/02
Abstract:
Wind energy systems, such as an Airborne Wind Turbine (“AWT”), may be used to facilitate conversion of kinetic energy to electrical energy. An AWT may include an aerial vehicle that flies in a path to convert kinetic wind energy to electrical energy. The aerial vehicle may be tethered to a ground station with a tether that terminates at a tether termination mount system. In one aspect, the tether termination mount system may include a tether termination unit configured in one or more gimbals that allow for the tether termination unit to rotate about one or more axes while tracking the aerial vehicle in flight. In a further aspect, the tether termination mount system may include an imaging device configured for imaging the aerial vehicle during flight in order to enhance tracking accuracy over that which is performed by angular motion of the tether termination unit.

Drive Mechanisms For Use In Controlling Rotation And Twist Of A Tether

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US Patent:
20150375873, Dec 31, 2015
Filed:
Dec 30, 2014
Appl. No.:
14/586947
Inventors:
- Mountain View CA, US
Brian Hachtmann - San Martin CA, US
Elias Wolfgang Patten - Seattle WA, US
Damon Vander Lind - Alameda CA, US
International Classification:
B64F 3/00
B64C 39/02
Abstract:
A system may include a tether, a tether gimbal assembly, a drive mechanism, and a control system. The tether may include a distal end, a proximate end, and at least one conductor. The tether gimbal assembly may be connected to the tether. The drive mechanism may be coupled to the tether gimbal assembly and may include a housing, a spindle, and a motor. The housing may be fixed to the tether gimbal assembly. The spindle may be rotatably coupled to the housing, and the tether may be coupled to the spindle and rotate in conjunction with the spindle. The motor may be coupled to the spindle and configured to rotate the spindle and the tether. And the control system may be configured to operate the drive mechanism to control twist in the tether.
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Brian D Hachtmann from Encinitas, CA, age ~39 Get Report