Patents by Inventor Nicholas F. Miller, Jr.

Nicholas F. Miller, Jr. 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).

  • Elastomeric transition for aircraft control surface
    Patent number: 6145791
    Abstract: Elastomeric transition sections (118, 124) are mounted between the upper and lower portions of a wing (100) and a control surface (102) hinged thereto. The elastomeric transition sections include elastomeric material (126) having a plurality of holes (128) formed therethrough. Flexible rods (134, 136) are secured to either the wing or the control surface and extend through the holes (128) in the elastomeric material (126). The elastomeric transition sections provide a smooth aerodynamic transition between the wing and the control surface while permitting the control surface to pivot about the hinge axis (108) to perform the control function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2000
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Diller, Nicholas F. Miller, Jr.
  • Elastomeric transition for aircraft control surface
    Patent number: 5794893
    Abstract: Elastomeric transition sections (118, 124) are mounted between the upper and lower portions of a wing (100) and a control surface (102) hinged thereto. The elastomeric transition sections include elastomeric material (126) having a plurality of holes (128) formed therethrough. Flexible rods (134, 136) are secured to either the wing or the control surface and extend through the holes (128) in the elastomeric material (126). The elastomeric transition sections provide a smooth aerodynamic transition between the wing and the control surface while permitting the control surface to pivot about the hinge axis (108) to perform the control function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Diller, Nicholas F. Miller, Jr.