Patents by Inventor Ernest W. Wilcox

Ernest W. Wilcox 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).

  • Ignitor plug assembly
    Patent number: 8022337
    Abstract: An improved ignitor plug for igniting fuel in a combustion chamber and a smart fuel supply system for ignitor plug applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Locust, USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest W. Wilcox, Nigel MacDonald
  • Ignitor Plug Assembly
    Publication number: 20090302022
    Abstract: An improved ignitor plug for igniting fuel in a combustion chamber and a smart fuel supply system for ignitor plug applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Ernest W. Wilcox, Nigel MacDonald
  • Ignitor plug
    Patent number: 7470875
    Abstract: An improved glow plug for igniting fuel in a combustion chamber as well as a smart fuel supply system for glow plug applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: Locust USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Ernest W. Wilcox, Nigel MacDonald, Robert A. Breslaure
  • Gas seal for rotating components
    Patent number: 4500098
    Abstract: A seal between co-rotating, opposed annular surfaces of interconnected elements comprises a multi-filament wire rope disposed within an annular groove formed at the interface between the two surfaces, the groove being wedge-shaped in cross-section, one side of the wedge being formed by each element. The wire rope is forced into sealing relationship with the groove surfaces along its entire length by centrifugal forces. The multi-filament wire rope has improved sealing capability over solid, single filament wire seals of the prior art. The seal is particularly well suited for use in the hot turbine section of a gas turbine engine and is resistent to damage and failures due to multiple engine cycles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ernest W. Wilcox, Jack W. Wilson, Jr.