Patents by Inventor Jarvis Gerard Higginbotham

Jarvis Gerard Higginbotham 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for determining engine cavity leakage
    Patent number: 6578361
    Abstract: An apparatus is coupled to a gas turbine engine that includes a plurality of engine cavity drains. The apparatus includes a manifold block and a lower seal plate. The manifold block includes a plurality of indicators, and is coupled to the gas turbine engine such that each indicator is in flow communication with a respective engine drain. The lower seal plate is coupled to the manifold block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Co.
    Inventors: Jarvis Gerard Higginbotham, Robert David Perry