Patents by Inventor Lyle M. Couey

Lyle M. Couey 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).

  • Progressive takeoff thrust ramp for an aircraft
    Patent number: 8615335
    Abstract: A method is presented for controlling thrust generated by aircraft engines. Engine thrust is controlled based on aircraft groundspeed and airspeed during the initial part of takeoff. Limiting thrust at low groundspeed during the initial phase of takeoff has significant benefits that reduce engine stress during this brief but critical phase leading to flight. Logical elements combine both groundspeed and airspeed in such a way that the operator perceives a smooth progressive thrust increase consistent with normal engine operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Lyle M. Couey, Keith D. Parsons
  • PROGRESSIVE TAKEOFF THRUST RAMP FOR AN AIRCRAFT
    Publication number: 20100070112
    Abstract: A method is presented for controlling thrust generated by aircraft engines. Engine thrust is controlled based on aircraft groundspeed and airspeed during the initial part of takeoff. Limiting thrust at low groundspeed during the initial phase of takeoff has significant benefits that reduce engine stress during this brief but critical phase leading to flight. Logical elements combine both groundspeed and airspeed in such a way that the operator perceives a smooth progressive thrust increase consistent with normal engine operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Lyle M. Couey, Keith D. Parsons