Patents by Inventor James M. McCollough

James M. McCollough 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).

  • Rotor Blade De-Icing System
    Publication number: 20120256053
    Abstract: An aircraft includes a heat absorbent material carried by an airfoil susceptible to ice buildup and a transmitter spaced apart from the heat absorbent material. A method includes the process of transmitting the heat energy from the transmitter to the heat absorbent material that in turn warms the airfoil to break apart ice buildup.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: James M. McCollough, Roger Aubert