Patents by Inventor Jim Lyells

Jim Lyells 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).

  • Insulation assembly for use with an auxiliary power unit having an exhaust muffler
    Patent number: 8307857
    Abstract: An insulation assembly for use with an APU having an exhaust muffler is disclosed herein. The insulation assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first insulating member that is configured for placement on a top portion of the exhaust muffler and a second insulating member attached to the first insulating member and configured for placement on a bottom portion of the exhaust muffler. The second insulating member is less resistant to heat transfer than the first insulating member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Vunnam Kiran, Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Rob Robbins, Vincent Doras, Jim Lyells
  • Ram door assemblies
    Patent number: 8141818
    Abstract: A ram door assembly is provided for an intake opening of an intake duct of an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft. The ram door assembly includes a ram door hingeably mounted adjacent to the intake opening and moveable between an open position to a closed position. The ram door has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The ram door assembly further includes a fairing positioned on the interior surface of the ram door.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Vincent Doras, Robert Robbins, Jim Lyells
  • INSULATION ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH AN AUXILIARY POWER UNIT HAVING AN EXHAUST MUFFLER
    Publication number: 20120031520
    Abstract: An insulation assembly for use with an APU having an exhaust muffler is disclosed herein. The insulation assembly includes, but is not limited to, a first insulating member that is configured for placement on a top portion of the exhaust muffler and a second insulating member attached to the first insulating member and configured for placement on a bottom portion of the exhaust muffler. The second insulating member is less resistant to heat transfer than the first insulating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2010
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Vunnam Kiran, Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Rob Robbins, Vincent Doras, Jim Lyells
  • RAM DOOR ASSEMBLIES
    Publication number: 20110001019
    Abstract: A ram door assembly is provided for an intake opening of an intake duct of an auxiliary power unit of an aircraft. The ram door assembly includes a ram door hingeably mounted adjacent to the intake opening and moveable between an open position to a closed position. The ram door has an interior surface and an exterior surface. The ram door assembly further includes a fairing positioned on the interior surface of the ram door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Bruce Dan Bouldin, Adam Kowal, Vincent Doras, Robert Robbins, Jim Lyells