Patents by Inventor David William Kirkbride

David William Kirkbride 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).

  • Synergistic hybrid propulsion
    Patent number: 11619192
    Abstract: A propulsion system is provided. The propulsion system comprises a ducted electric bypass fan and an electrical generator powered by a turbine in an engine and configured to provide electricity to the electric bypass fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David William Kirkbride, David John Paisley
  • SYNERGISTIC HYBRID PROPULSION
    Publication number: 20220025834
    Abstract: A propulsion system is provided. The propulsion system comprises a ducted electric bypass fan and an electrical generator powered by a turbine in an engine and configured to provide electricity to the electric bypass fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: David William Kirkbride, David John Paisley
  • THERMAL CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELLS AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210354831
    Abstract: Thermal control system for aircraft main landing gear wheel wells and related methods are disclosed. An example thermal control system includes a conduit defining a fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet. The inlet of the conduit positioned in fluid communication with a landing gear wheel well and the outlet of the conduit positioned in fluid communication with the atmosphere. The conduit generates a pressure differential through the fluid passageway between the inlet and the outlet to exhaust heat from the landing gear wheel well to the atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew David Clark, Thamir Rauf Al-Alusi, David William Kirkbride, Frederick T. Calkins, Bradley J. Mitchell
  • Non-pyrotechnic flare systems and methods
    Patent number: 10704868
    Abstract: A non-pyrotechnic flare system and method includes at least one flare member that is configured to be deployed. The flare member(s) includes a head having a light-emitting diode (LED) that is configured to emit light when activated, and a wing-shaped appendage extending from the head. In at least one embodiment, a casing retains the flare member(s) in a stowed position. The flare member(s) is configured to be deployed from the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventor: David William Kirkbride