Patents by Inventor Gary Olds

Gary Olds 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).

  • Inlet guide vane
    Patent number: 7131815
    Abstract: A vane provided with at least one spindle, the at least one spindle configured to engage in operation with a support such that in operation the vane pivots about the at least one spindle. The vane is further provided with an electrically operable heater which is communicable with an electrical supply via an electrical connection node located in the at least one spindle. The electrical connection node comprises a female portion and a corresponding male portion. The support is defined by a casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLC
    Inventors: Peter Allford, Gary Olds
  • Inlet guide vane
    Publication number: 20050008482
    Abstract: A vane provided with at least one spindle, said at least one spindle configured to engage in operation with a support means such that in operation said vane pivots about said at least one spindle. The vane is further provided with an electrically operable heater which is communicable with an electrical supply via an electrical connection node located in the said at least one spindle. The electrical connection node comprises a female portion and a corresponding male portion. The support means is defined by a casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Peter Allford, Gary Olds