Patents by Inventor James Joseph ROTHERHAM

James Joseph ROTHERHAM 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).

  • Aircraft propulsion system, method of manufacture and use thereof
    Patent number: 11325701
    Abstract: The present invention provides a propulsion system for an aircraft. The system includes one or more thrust producing portions, wherein the one or more thrust producing portions include one or more duct means. The duct means are at least partially formed or defined by two or more substantially parallel wall members. At least one flapping or waving wing member is provided, at least partially located or positioned substantially within the one or more duct means, wherein the flapping or waving motion of the at least one wing member creates thrust, enabling the aircraft to fly in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventor: James Joseph Rotherham
  • AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20210114726
    Abstract: The present invention provides a propulsion system for an aircraft. The system includes one or more thrust producing portions, wherein the one or more thrust producing portions include one or more duct means. The duct means are at least partially formed or defined by two or more substantially parallel wall members. At least one flapping or waving wing member is provided, at least partially located or positioned substantially within the one or more duct means, wherein the flapping or waving motion of the at least one wing member creates thrust, enabling the aircraft to fly in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventor: James Joseph ROTHERHAM