Patents by Inventor Forrest Heath

Forrest Heath 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).

  • Variable speed transmission and related methods
    Patent number: 11459098
    Abstract: A variable speed transmission is disclosed, with a transmission apparatus which includes a planetary gear set having a ring gear and a sun gear. The variable speed transmission further includes a primary engine for powering the sun gear, a braking device engaging the ring gear, and a controller configured to alter the rotational speed of the ring gear by adjusting the braking device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gregory Forrest Heath, Stephen C. Slaughter, Robert J. Atmur, William Patrick Sargent, Tse-hua Shen, Bryant Scott Owen, Alice A. Murphy
  • VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210155341
    Abstract: A variable speed transmission is disclosed, with a transmission apparatus which includes a planetary gear set having a ring gear and a sun gear. The variable speed transmission further includes a primary engine for powering the sun gear, a braking device engaging the ring gear, and a controller configured to alter the rotational speed of the ring gear by adjusting the braking device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gregory Forrest Heath, Stephen C. Slaughter, Robert J. Atmur, William Patrick Sargent, Tse-hua Shen, Bryant Scott Owen, Alice A. Murphy
  • Natural Gas Vapor Recovery Process System
    Publication number: 20070186770
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a natural gas well vapor recovery processing system and method comprising recovering gaseous hydrocarbons to prevent their release into the atmosphere including providing a method for preventing the gaseous hydrocarbons from returning to a liquid state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Inventors: Rodney Heath, Forrest Heath, Gary Heath
  • Vapor Recovery Process System
    Publication number: 20070151292
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a natural gas well vapor recovery processing system and method comprising recovering gaseous hydrocarbons to prevent their release into the atmosphere including providing a method for preventing the gaseous hydrocarbons from returning to a liquid state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Rodney Heath, Forrest Heath, Gary Heath
  • Natural gas dehydrator and system
    Publication number: 20070084341
    Abstract: The present invention provides a natural gas dehydrator and method for recirculation of gaseous or combustible materials so that they are not released into the atmosphere and to provide fuel for the process. Likewise, liquid hydrocarbons are collected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2006
    Publication date: April 19, 2007
    Inventors: Rodney Heath, Forrest Heath
  • Vapor process system
    Publication number: 20060144080
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a natural gas well vapor processing system and method comprising recovering gaseous hydrocarbons to prevent their release into the atmosphere including providing a method for preventing the gaseous hydrocarbons from returning to a liquid state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2005
    Publication date: July 6, 2006
    Inventors: Rodney Heath, Forrest Heath, Gary Heath