Patents by Inventor Glenn M. Rhodes

Glenn M. Rhodes 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).

  • Store ejector
    Patent number: 5487322
    Abstract: A store ejector includes at least one fluid pressure operated ram (4). In use the ram (4) engages and ejects a store (5). The ejector includes a source of fluid under pressure and a throttle valve connected between the source of fluid under pressure and the ram (4). A pressure sensor detects the pressure supplied to the ram and an extension sensor monitors the extension of the ram. A computer receives inputs from the pressure and extension sensors and provides a control output to the throttle valve to control the valve to provide a predetermined applied thrust profile to the store.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignee: M L Aviation Limited
    Inventor: Glenn M. Rhodes