Patents by Inventor George D. Cropper

George D. Cropper 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).

  • Electronic fuel control with manual training mode
    Patent number: 4537025
    Abstract: A fuel control for a gas turbine engine is operable in a training mode in addition to the conventional automatic and manual back-up modes. In the training mode the manual mode is simulated, with signals commensurate with operator action being delivered to the fuel metering valve actuator, while protection against exceeding the safe operating limits of the engine is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 27, 1985
    Assignee: Chandler Evans, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Cropper, Anthony J. Gentile
  • Electronic fuel control with manual training mode
    Patent number: 4478038
    Abstract: A fuel control for a gas turbine engine is operable in a training mode in addition to the conventional automatic and manual back-up modes. In the training mode the manual mode is simulated, with signals commensurate with operator action being delivered to the fuel metering valve actuator, while protection against exceeding the safe operating limits of the engine is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1984
    Assignee: Chandler Evans, Inc.
    Inventors: George D. Cropper, Anthony J. Gentile