Patents by Inventor James E. Ackleson

James E. Ackleson 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).

  • Conformal airliner defense (CAD) system
    Patent number: 6929214
    Abstract: A conformal air defense (CAD) system is provided which is adapted to be attached externally to an aircraft as an appendage. The CAD system includes a conformal mounting adapter having an aircraft-to-adapter interface and upper adapter side. A mounting structure is provided which has an adapter interface and a mounting side, wherein the adapter interface is attached to the upper adapter side. A missile countermeasures system is mounted on the mounting side of the mounting structure. And a cover substantially encloses the countermeasures system, wherein the cover is removably fastened to the mounting side of the mounting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2005
    Assignee: Northrop Grumman Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Ackleson, Michael A. Guy, Robert A. Hale, Jeffrey A. Plebanski