Patents by Inventor Matthew John Kunkel

Matthew John Kunkel 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).

  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING ICE ACCUMULATION
    Publication number: 20160376010
    Abstract: A device configured to prevent ice accumulation includes at least one wall defining a leading edge and a pneumatic passage configured to receive pressurized fluid. The device also includes at least one ejection port formed in at least one of the leading edge and the at least one wall, the at least one ejection portion fluidly coupled to the pneumatic passage to receive the pressurized fluid therefrom, the at least one ejection port configured to form fluid jets to divert liquid water droplets away from the leading edge of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew James-Thomas Gmach, Robert Edward Sable, Scott Wigen, Matthew John Kunkel