Patents Assigned to West Fork Holdings
  • Patent number: 7375653
    Abstract: Precision approach path indicator systems (PAPIs) effective in providing approach slope guidance for aircraft approaching an airport runway are provided. Such PAPIs include a plurality of light assemblies positioned on or in proximity to an airport runway and structured or configured to be effective in providing approach slope guidance light signals to a pilot of an aircraft approaching a runway. Each light assembly includes a light source comprising light emitting diodes (LEDs), preferably a first array of LEDs and a second array of LEDs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: West Fork Holdings
    Inventors: Mark Kaminski, Matthew B. Dubin, Michael Frate