Patents by Inventor Brian A. Hausfeld

Brian A. Hausfeld has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 4085582
    Abstract: A wall and exit nozzle assembly for a particle confined vortex system having a plurality of annular slots in the wall adjacent the exit throat nozzle. The wall and exit nozzle assembly includes a manifold ring, feeder channels to supply a gas flow through the annular slots. Swirl slots are provided in the assembly adjacent the annular slots to impart a rotational velocity to the gas flow. Additional gas ejection slots are provided adjacent the nozzle throat. Swirl slots are provided to supply a rotational velocity to the gas leaving the ejection slots in the nozzle throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Brian A. Hausfeld