Patents by Inventor John R. Barber

John R. Barber 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).

  • Fluid conduit with self-healing protective sleeve
    Patent number: 8544503
    Abstract: A fluid conduit having a self-healing sleeve in a spaced relationship from the conduit to provide protection against leaks due to ballistic projectiles, such as small arms fire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Barber, Brian P. Corbett
  • Ballistically tolerant linear hydraulic actuator
    Patent number: 8201490
    Abstract: A hydraulic actuator has an armored section having concentric cylinders and an unarmored section having a cylinder with a frangible piston and a frangible upper gland nut. The hydraulic actuator may have leakage vents adapted to prevent leakage between hydraulic systems used to power the cylinders. The hydraulic actuator also may have a gland seal for sealing an end of the cylinder of the unarmored section and a sensing port adapted for allowing detection of fluid leaking due to damage of the gland seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Carlos A Fenny, Brent C Ross, John R Barber, Jr.
  • Fluid Conduit with Self-Healing Protective Sleeve
    Publication number: 20100236654
    Abstract: A fluid conduit having a self-healing sleeve in a spaced relationship from the conduit to provide protection against leaks due to ballistic projectiles, such as small arms fire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: John R. Barber, Brian P. Corbett
  • Ballistically Tolerant Linear Hydraulic Actuator
    Publication number: 20090133574
    Abstract: A hydraulic actuator has an armored section having concentric cylinders and an unarmored section having a cylinder with a frangible piston and a frangible upper gland nut. The hydraulic actuator may have leakage vents adapted to prevent leakage between hydraulic systems used to power the cylinders. The hydraulic actuator also may have a gland seal for sealing an end of the cylinder of the unarmored section and a sensing port adapted for allowing detection of fluid leaking due to damage of the gland seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Carlos A. Fenny, Brent C. Ross, John R. Barber, Jr