Patents by Inventor Ernest E. Householder

Ernest E. Householder 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).

  • Multiple port connection pneumatic deicing system
    Patent number: 5275362
    Abstract: A pneumatic deicing system includes a deicer assembly 32 comprised of an outer ply 52, an inner ply 54, and a plurality of inflatable tube-like members 36 provided therebetween. The deicer assembly is disposed directly on top of and bonded to the airfoil 34. Pressurized fluid is provided to the tube-like members via a manifold 40 in the deicer assembly which is positioned directly over a plurality of ducts 42 provided through the airfoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1994
    Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich Company
    Inventors: Norbert A. Weisend, Jr., Ernest E. Householder