Patents by Inventor Gary G. Kivela

Gary G. Kivela 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 automatic pilot with automatic emergency descent control apparatus
    Patent number: 4314341
    Abstract: An automatic flight control system includes an automatic emergency descent mode initiated upon cabin decompression at high altitudes. Automatic safe capture of maximum descent rate and automatic flare to a safe altitude are provided, together with an automatic turn off the course existing at mode initiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Assignee: Sperry Corporation
    Inventor: Gary G. Kivela