Patents by Inventor Michael P. Strauss

Michael P. Strauss 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 starting an engine
    Patent number: 10961915
    Abstract: A system for starting a gas turbine engine includes a rotor drive system and a hydraulic motor system operatively connected to the rotor drive system. A gas turbine engine is operatively connected to the hydraulic motor system for starting the gas turbine engine. A method for starting an engine includes initiating single-engine-operation on a multi-engine aircraft. Single-engine operation includes operating a first engine and powering down a second engine. The method includes running a hydraulic motor system. The hydraulic motor system is driven by the rotor drive system and is operatively connected to the second engine. The method includes identifying a need to start the second engine and starting the second engine using the hydraulic motor system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph L. Simonetti, Mark D. Bystry, Jr., Michael P. Strauss, Michael J. DeVita
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STARTING AN ENGINE
    Publication number: 20180073437
    Abstract: A system for starting a gas turbine engine includes a rotor drive system and a hydraulic motor system operatively connected to the rotor drive system. A gas turbine engine is operatively connected to the hydraulic motor system for starting the gas turbine engine. A method for starting an engine includes initiating single-engine-operation on a multi-engine aircraft. Single-engine operation includes operating a first engine and powering down a second engine. The method includes running a hydraulic motor system. The hydraulic motor system is driven by the rotor drive system and is operatively connected to the second engine. The method includes identifying a need to start the second engine and starting the second engine using the hydraulic motor system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph L. Simonetti, Mark D. Bystry, Jr., Michael P. Strauss, Michael J. DeVita
  • Rigid coaxial rotor unmanned helicopter with auxiliary propulsion
    Patent number: D524227
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon Stille, Michael P. Strauss
  • Rigid coaxial rotor heavy lift helicopter
    Patent number: D524228
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Mark W. Scott, Michael P. Strauss
  • Rigid coaxial rotor helicopter with auxiliary propulsion (small)
    Patent number: D524229
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sirorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon Stille, Steven D. Weiner, Leslie Schweizer, Michael P. Strauss, Matthew J. Tarascio, Mark W. Scott
  • Rigid coaxial rotor helicopter with auxiliary propulsion (large)
    Patent number: D524230
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
    Inventors: Brandon Stille, Steven D. Weiner, Michael P. Strauss, Matthew J. Tarascio