Patents by Inventor Gary W. Klees

Gary W. Klees 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).

  • Turboprop engine and method of operating the same
    Patent number: 4569199
    Abstract: A turboprop engine having a variable pitch propeller driven through a speed reducing transmission. The engine has a compressor section with a low pressure component and a high pressure component. A flow control device is positioned between the low and high pressure components. During takeoff, air from the low pressure component is bypassed, and during cruise, the air from the low pressure component is passed directly through the high pressure component, thus obtaining improved matching of engine components for both takeoff and cruise.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1982
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary W. Klees, Paul E. Johnson
  • Candle holder
    Patent number: 4566055
    Abstract: An improved candle holder in which the lens is trapped within elastic elongated bars that space the lens from the rigid metallic cover and frictionally hold the lens in an extended and retracted position. Viewing windows are provided for seeing the height of the unburned candle. A brandy glass attachment is provided for the top of the holder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1984
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1986
    Inventors: Gary W. Klees, Gregory L. Draper