Patents by Inventor John E. Costanza

John E. Costanza 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).

  • Large aircraft self-defense system installation configuration
    Patent number: 8376277
    Abstract: An integrated sensor and self defense system for large aircraft incorporates a forward looking missile warning sensor (MWS) mounted in a replacement panel for mounting in an un-pressurized aft compartment, an aft looking MWS mounted in the panel substantially adjacent the forward looking MWS, and a laser system for engaging a missile detected by an MWS mounted proximate the forward and aft looking MWS. A processor and electronics for controlling said MWS and laser systems are mounted adjacent the active components with indicators and operator control systems mounted in the aircraft cockpit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: John E. Costanza, Richard A. Sellers