Patents by Inventor Buryl L. McFadden, Jr.

Buryl L. McFadden, Jr. 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).

  • Probe system for wind tunnel test section
    Patent number: 4031749
    Abstract: A wind tunnel test section having an outer shell member and an inner liner member within the shell member. Bearings are provided between the inner liner and shell member to permit rotation of the inner liner within the shell member. Holes are provided in the inner liner to permit the insertion of probes into the test section. Probe retainer plugs hold the probes in the holes. The probe retainer plugs are replaced by blind plugs for sealing the holes when the probes are removed. Elongated slots are provided in the outer shell so that the probes can be located in different positions in the test section. A drive mechanism is provided for rotating the inner liner within the outer shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Buryl L. McFadden, Jr.