Patents by Inventor Donald L. Maiden

Donald L. Maiden 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).

  • Two dimensional wedge/translating shroud nozzle
    Patent number: 4088270
    Abstract: A jet propulsion exhaust nozzle particularly useful in multi-engine installations which provides high internal/external, thrust-minus-drag, performance for transonic cruise or transonic acceleration as well as improved performance at subsonic and supersonic speeds. A two dimensional wedge/translating shroud is provided at the nozzle exit for providing the variable nozzle exit geometry needed to achieve high engine performance over a wide range of throttle power settings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventor: Donald L. Maiden