Patents by Inventor Gregory Thomas Wolters

Gregory Thomas Wolters 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).

  • Induction coupled variable nozzle
    Patent number: 7127880
    Abstract: A turbofan nacelle includes forward and aft cowls adjoining at a joint, and including an exhaust duct having a main outlet for discharging exhaust. A variable nozzle surrounds the exhaust duct and includes a secondary outlet around the main outlet. A thrust reverser bridges the forward and aft cowls upstream from the variable nozzle. The variable nozzle is inductively powered and controlled across the closed joint, and is uncoupled inductively from the forward cowl when the joint is open.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: The Nordam Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Pierre Lair, Gregory Thomas Wolters