Patents by Inventor John A. Eckhart

John A. Eckhart 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).

  • Patent number: 7144222
    Abstract: A propeller or propeller blade is manufactured using lattice block material to provide a structure which is generally hollow but for a three-dimensional lattice of support spars. The propeller or propeller blade, being predominately hollow, is substantially lighter than a solid cast propeller or propeller blade while retaining the desired strength due to the three-dimensional lattice of support spars.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Naval Marine, Inc.
    Inventors: Francesco Lanni, John A. Eckhart
  • Publication number: 20040005221
    Abstract: A propeller or propeller blade is manufactured using lattice block material to provide a structure which is generally hollow but for a three-dimensional lattice of support spars. The propeller or propeller blade, being predominately hollow, is substantially lighter than a solid cast propeller or propeller blade while retaining the desired strength due to the three-dimensional lattice of support spars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Inventors: Francesco Lanni, John A. Eckhart