Patents by Inventor Jeffrey H. Silverman

Jeffrey H. Silverman 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).

  • Laser ice detector
    Patent number: 5296853
    Abstract: A detector system for detecting the formation of ice on an aircraft outer surface, e.g. wing skin. The ice detector system utilizes a light source, light detector and temperature sensor coupled together for providing signals representative of icing which may be utilized to provide an alarm to the cockpit of the aircraft. Built In Test Equipment (BITE) is also included in the detector system for system failure indication to the pilot of the aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 1992
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Harold L. Federow, Jeffrey H. Silverman