Patents by Inventor John C. Gavin

John C. Gavin 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).

  • Fuel reclaiming system
    Patent number: 4149372
    Abstract: This invention relates to apparatus and means for reclaiming surplus fuel trapped in the fuel manifold system upon engine shutdown and includes a variable volume chamber operable as a function of and by motive power from the engine pneumatic starter and utilizes a valving system that prevents ingestion of air in the reclaimed fuel and is characterized by its complete automation, its relative simplicity and reduction in weight and size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1976
    Date of Patent: April 17, 1979
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: John C. Gavin, Clement A. Senatro