Patents by Inventor Donald J. Trent

Donald J. Trent 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).

  • High speed vertical take-off and land aircraft with active fan balancing system
    Patent number: 7611091
    Abstract: A high-speed vertical take-off and land aircraft includes a body with an engine supported by the body. A fan assembly is also carried by the body. The fan assembly includes a hub and a plurality of blades to provide vertical lift for the aircraft. A plurality of frictionless air bearings vertically support the fan assembly while a plurality of idler wheels horizontally center the fan assembly. In addition the aircraft includes an active system for sensing vibration and balancing the fan assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Go Aircraft Ltd.
    Inventors: Gordon Y. W. Ow, Donald J. Trent