Patents by Inventor George C. Loetz

George C. Loetz 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).

  • Patent number: 4664155
    Abstract: A single manifold assembly is located in an easily accessible hydraulic servicing bay. The assembly includes a manifold (2) with an inlet port (4) having an integral check valve (8). A plurality of branch conduits (18), one for each reservoir, communicate with manifold (2). A two-way shut-off valve (20) is located in each conduit (18). Each valve (20) has a handle (22) for manually moving it between an open and a closed position. Each conduit (18) communicates with its corresponding reservoir. Manifold (2) includes a manual bleed valve (12) and an automatic relief valve (16). By selective positioning of the shut-off valves (20) and operation of bleed valve (12) and inlet port (4), any or all of the reservoirs may be depressurized or pressurized. Preferably, an automatic bleed valve (26) is provided for each individual reservoir. A single gauge (30) mounted on manifold (2) provides pressure readings for any one of the individual reservoirs by selective positioning of valves (20 ).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1987
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Ralph Archung, George C. Loetz