Patents Represented by Attorney C. H. Castleman, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4354648
    Abstract: An airfoil modification device that helps maintain airstream attachment to either upper or lower airfoil surfaces, the device in the form of a plurality of spaced, low profile rods arranged generally end-to-end and attached to the airfoil and generally normal to the airstream to define a serrated edge that induces multi-directional airstream turbulence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1982
    Assignee: Gates Learjet Corporation
    Inventors: Karl M. Schenk, Peter T. Reynolds, M. H. Abla, Robert K. Wattson, Jr.
  • Patent number: 4340378
    Abstract: A V-block belt component with a polymeric block molded around a diagonal side portion of a U-shaped reinforcement with parallel leg members, the polymeric block having two molded leg member receiving cavities, one cavity juxtaposed and oriented with each leg member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1982
    Assignee: The Gates Rubber Company
    Inventor: Paul E. Russ, Sr.
  • Patent number: 4330287
    Abstract: A power transmission belt of the generally flat type having circumferential ribs, the ribs having oppositely facing converging sides characterized by convex sidewall portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 1980
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1982
    Assignee: The Gates Rubber Company
    Inventor: Richard J. Fischer
  • Patent number: 4327775
    Abstract: A contour formable hose with a reformable insert disposed in the hose duct, the insert with at least two spaced ring means that engage an internal annular portion of the hose interior wall so that a ring means is located near each end portion of the hose. A rod bias means is interpositioned between and attached to the ring means and the rod bias means is capable of being yielded to a new bias shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1977
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1982
    Assignee: The Gates Rubber Company
    Inventor: David N. Tally