Patents Assigned to Gull Inc.
  • Multiplexed junction probe for fuel gaging system and system containing same
    Patent number: 4918619
    Abstract: A true mass fuel gaging system for aircraft utilizing multiplexing of tank unit measurements in or adjacent a fuel tank for improved accuracy and fault isolation. The system provides dual equipment channels for redundancy throughout all data processing portions of the system and also uses extensive built-in testing (BIT) routines so that upon detection of a fault an alternative channel can be switched into use. Detected fault locations are displayed in the cockpit with the fuel quantity displays. The system also provides displays of center of gravity measurements derived from fuel mass and location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1990
    Assignees: Gull Inc., McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene F. Orloff, Martin Horowitz, Charles H. Ritter
  • Multiplexed junction probe for fuel gaging system and system containing same
    Patent number: 4872120
    Abstract: A true mass fuel gaging system for aircraft utilizing multiplexing of tank unit measurements in or adjacent a fuel tank for improved accuracy and fault isolation. The system provides dual equipment channels for redundancy throughout all data processing portions of the system and also uses extensive built-in testing (BIT) routines so that upon detection of a fault an alternative channel can be switched into use. Detected fault locations are displayed in the cockpit with the fuel quantity displays. The system also provides displays of center of gravity measurements derived from fuel mass and location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 3, 1989
    Assignees: Gull Inc., McDonnell Douglas Corporation
    Inventors: Eugene F. Orloff, Martin Horowitz, Charles H. Rittner