Patents by Inventor John Herman Sherrer

John Herman Sherrer 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).

  • Engine exhaust system with directional nozzle
    Patent number: 8132755
    Abstract: An exhaust system for an aircraft has a primary exhaust duct for communicating exhaust gas from an engine exhaust exit and is configured for movement with the engine. A secondary exhaust duct is in fluid communication with the primary exhaust duct and is movably mounted to the airframe. The secondary duct has a portion selectively rotatable relative to the remainder of the secondary duct for directing the exhaust gas vector. The system has means for maintaining a generally consistent relative alignment between the primary duct and the secondary duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Hollimon, John Barber, John Herman Sherrer, Robert Laramee
  • Engine exhaust system
    Patent number: 8123159
    Abstract: An exhaust system for an aircraft has a primary exhaust duct for communicating exhaust gas from an engine exhaust exit and is configured for movement with the engine. A secondary exhaust duct is in fluid communication with the primary exhaust duct and is movably mounted to the airframe. The system has means for maintaining a generally consistent relative alignment between the primary duct and the secondary duct.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Hollimon, John Barber, John Herman Sherrer, Robert Laramee