Patents by Inventor Frank J. Newman

Frank J. Newman 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).

  • Microwave rendezvous system for aerial refueling
    Patent number: 4763861
    Abstract: A microwave rendezvous system for use on a tanker aircraft for aerial refueling of a receiver aircraft. The tanker providing a larger rendezvous envelope in space between the tanker and receiver aircraft thereby requiring less tedious navigation and attention during a refueling operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Frank J. Newman
  • Light array for providing passive rendezvous guidance between closing aircraft spacecraft and the like
    Patent number: 4763125
    Abstract: A passive type forward/aft indicator for mounting on an aircraft refueling tanker. The indicator providing the appearance of an ascending liquid thermometer for guiding an aircraft to be refueled. The indicator providing proper longitudinal positioning underneath the tanker. The indicator can be used equally well for space docking and other types of rendezvous missions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 9, 1988
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Frank J. Newman, Robert K. Knapp, Robert J. Davis
  • Advanced fuel receptacle lighting system for aerial refueling
    Patent number: 4633376
    Abstract: An advanced fuel receptacle lighting system for aerial refueling of receiver aircraft during night time operations. The receptacle lighting system mounted on a tanker aircraft for enhancing a boom operator's visual view of a fuel receptacle area on the receiver aircraft without blinding or distracting the receiver pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1986
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Frank J. Newman