Patents by Inventor George F. Whitley, Jr.

George F. Whitley, Jr. 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).

  • Drain hole
    Patent number: 4424989
    Abstract: An improved drain hole is provided for a pneumatic line of a gas turbine engine. The improvement is essentially comprised of an enlargement that prevents liquid surface tension at the drain hole outer opening from inducing buildup of liquid inside the pneumatic line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1980
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1984
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: William R. Spencer, George F. Whitley, Jr.