Patents by Inventor Rory D. Parker

Rory D. Parker 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).

  • Fluid loading system
    Patent number: 6874734
    Abstract: A pump system for loading fluid into a tank onboard a translating aircraft includes a substantially rigid tube member having a diving device on the distal end of the tube member. A strut structure may also be provided on a front face of the tube member. In use, the tube member is directed rearward relative to the translating aircraft so that splashing of fluid onto the underside of the aircraft is substantially avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2005
    Assignee: Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated
    Inventors: Lee Ramage, Alan B. MacDonald, Rory D. Parker
  • Fluid loading system
    Patent number: 6644595
    Abstract: A pump system for loading fluid into a tank onboard a translating aircraft includes a substantially rigid tube member having a diving device on the distal end of the tube member. A strut structure may also be provided on a front face of the tube member. In use, the tube member is directed rearward relative to the translating aircraft so that splashing of fluid onto the underside of the aircraft is substantially avoided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Keybank, National Association
    Inventors: Lee Ramage, Alan B. MacDonald, Rory D. Parker
  • Fluid loading system
    Publication number: 20010054669
    Abstract: A pump system for loading fluid into a tank onboard a translating aircraft includes a substantially rigid tube member having a diving device on the distal end of the tube member. A strut structure may also be provided on a front face of the tube member. In use, the tube member is directed rearward relative to the translating aircraft so that splashing of fluid onto the underside of the aircraft is substantially avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Lee Ramage, Alan B. MacDonald, Rory D. Parker