Patents by Inventor Chad Knauer

Chad Knauer 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).

  • Thrust vector control
    Publication number: 20060150612
    Abstract: A thrust vector control system for a flight vehicle comprises a fixed nozzle defining a first thrust vector direction and at least one exhaust deflector moveable to a location downstream of said fixed nozzle to provide a second thrust vector direction. Movement of the at least one exhaust deflector may allow for simultaneous control of both thrust vector direction and nozzle throat area. Translational motion of each exhaust deflector may be independently controlled. A flight vehicle incorporating a thrust vector control apparatus, and a method for thrust vector control are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Morris Anderson, Mark Johnston, Chad Knauer