Patents by Inventor Robert W. McDow

Robert W. McDow 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).

  • Variable inlet guide vane
    Patent number: 4856962
    Abstract: Heated inlet guide vane 20 is eccentrically supported by trunnions 22, 24. Heating air 36 passes from opening 42 to recess 50 located in the vane which is shaped to communicate with opening 42 throughout the range of rotation of vane 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1989
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Robert W. McDow