Patents by Inventor Jay D. Meador

Jay D. Meador 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).

  • Gas turbine engine starting technique and control
    Patent number: 4464895
    Abstract: The prompt starting of a gas turbine engine is achieved, even when utilizing comparatively poor grade fuel with relatively high viscosity, by modulating the fuel flow between high and low flow rates during the ignition portion of a start schedule. The fuel flow modulation is accomplished by delivering a pulse width modulated control signal to a fuel metering device and modulation is terminated when ignition is verified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1984
    Assignee: Chandler Evans Inc.
    Inventors: Terry Morrison, Jay D. Meador