Patents by Inventor Charles L. Stotler, Jr.

Charles L. Stotler, 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).

  • Integrated gas turbine engine-nacelle
    Patent number: 4132069
    Abstract: A nacelle for use with a gas turbine engine is provided with an integral webbed structure resembling a spoked wheel for rigidly interconnecting the nacelle and engine. The nacelle is entirely supported in its spacial relationship with the engine by means of the webbed structure. The inner surface of the nacelle defines the outer limits of the engine motive fluid flow annulus while the outer surface of the nacelle defines a streamlined envelope for the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1976
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1979
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Arthur P. Adamson, Donald F. Sargisson, Charles L. Stotler, Jr.
  • Integrated gas turbine engine-nacelle
    Patent number: 4055041
    Abstract: A nacelle for use with a gas turbine engine is provided with an integral webbed structure resembling a spoked wheel for rigidly interconnecting the nacelle and engine. The nacelle is entirely supported in its spacial relationship with the engine by means of the webbed structure. The inner surface of the nacelle defines the outer limits of the engine motive fluid flow annulus while the outer surface of the nacelle defines a steamlined envelope for the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 25, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventors: Arthur P. Adamson, Donald F. Sargisson, Charles L. Stotler, Jr.