Patents by Inventor Ernest T. Jefferson

Ernest T. Jefferson 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).

  • Aircraft ground maintenance tether assembly
    Patent number: 8636240
    Abstract: A ground maintenance assembly for an aircraft generally including a support member provided with a longitudinal bore and a rigid post portion, a first inner member provided with a longitudinal bore disposed in and secured in such support member and a second inner member provided with a longitudinal recess adapted to receive a pitot tube of such aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Serias Design LLC
    Inventors: Ernest T. Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • AIRCRAFT GROUND MAINTENANCE TETHER ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20130306792
    Abstract: A ground maintenance assembly for in aircraft generally including a support member provided with a longitudinal bore and a rigid post portion, a first inner member provided with a longitudinal bore disposed in and secured in such support member and a second inner member provided with a longitudinal recess adapted to receive a pitot tube of such aircraft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Serias Design LLC
    Inventors: Ernest T. Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • Aircraft ground maintenance tether assembly
    Patent number: 8517301
    Abstract: A highly visible tether assembly for use on parked aircraft that interconnects the pitot tube covers with the landing gear lock pin thereby assuring removal of both the covers and the lock pin as part of the aircraft preflight check list. The assembly is made of heat and environment resistant materials that avoid instrument and air craft damage during installation and residence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Serias Design LLC
    Inventors: Ernest T Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • Aircraft ground maintenance tether asssembly
    Patent number: 8256703
    Abstract: A highly visible tether assembly for use on parked aircraft that interconnects the pitot tube covers with the landing gear lock pin thereby assuring removal of both the covers and the lock pin as part of the aircraft preflight check list. The assembly is made of heat and environment resistant materials that avoid instrument and air craft damage during installation and residence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventors: Ernest T. Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • Pitot tube cover installation tool
    Patent number: 8214989
    Abstract: A tool for installing a pitot tube cover on an elevated pitot tube of an aircraft includes an adjustable light weight support pole carrying a brace for carrying and guiding the cover during installation over the pitot tube, wherein the brace includes upwardly projecting pliable pins for engaging tabs on the cover and a cross shaft for guiding movement of the cover into alignment and registration with said pitot tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Ernest T. Jefferson, James H. Van Dis
  • Cover for spark plug, ignition wire and boot
    Patent number: 7055482
    Abstract: A cover for the spark plug boot and an ignition wire connected with spark plug of an engine includes a woven fiberglass sheath surrounding the spark plug insulator and spark plug boot and having an entrance cuff formed with an inner end flap stitched to form a pocket for capturing the end strands of the sheath, forming a four plug end construction that maintains the circularity of the opening and reduces the harmonic vibration in the sheath during engine operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Inventor: Ernest T. Jefferson
  • High temperature pilot probe cover
    Patent number: 6901793
    Abstract: A cover for a pitot-static probe includes a braided head resistance sleeve insertable over the probe that has an open end provided with an annular fold carrying a retaining ring for establishing a compressive fit with a non-tapered portion of the probe and accommodating relative movements of the sleeve in response to ground conditions without dislodging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2005
    Inventor: Ernest T. Jefferson
  • Charge dissipative cover for spark plug, ignition wire and boot
    Patent number: 6810847
    Abstract: A charge dissipative cover for the spark plug boot and an ignition wire connected with spark plug of an engine includes a woven fiberglass sheath surrounding the spark plug insulator and spark plug boot and having an exterior coating comprising a silicone-based base coat containing aluminum flake and a dielectric silicone-based top coat containing ceramic pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2004
    Inventor: Ernest T. Jefferson
  • Combined fish scaler, bottle opener and hook degouger or the like
    Patent number: D252787
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 4, 1979
    Inventor: Ernest T. Jefferson