Patents by Inventor Julian A. Opificius

Julian A. Opificius 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).

  • Deicing module for an aircraft and method for deicing
    Patent number: 10273012
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for deicing a surface upon which ice accumulates, on for example an aircraft wing. The apparatus and method for the deicing module include an actuating component, a casing, and a movable member. The movable member breaks ice that has accumulated on a surface of the wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: GE Aviation Systems LLC
    Inventors: Bryan E. Schwichtenberg, Lance F. Miller, Julian A. Opificius
  • DEICING MODULE FOR AN AIRCRAFT AND METHOD FOR DEICING
    Publication number: 20180065753
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for deicing a surface upon which ice accumulates, on for example an aircraft wing. The apparatus and method for the deicing module include an actuating component, a casing, and a movable member. The movable member breaks ice that has accumulated on a surface of the wing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Bryan E. Schwichtenberg, Lance F. Miller, Julian A. Opificius
  • Circuit and method for applying a three phase power source to a three phase load
    Patent number: 8278867
    Abstract: A circuit and method of applying a three phase power source to a load such that each phase is applied to the load in a manner, such as a predetermined sequence, so as to reduce the electromagnetic interference (EMI) and heat generated in the switching devices during the application and removal of each phase to the load.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dale Lee Habbley, Paul Mitkusevitch, Benjamin Samuels, Jr., Julian Opificius
  • CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR APPLYING A THREE PHASE POWER SOURCE TO A THREE PHASE LOAD
    Publication number: 20120223748
    Abstract: A circuit and method of applying a three phase power source to a load such that each phase is applied to the load in a manner, such as a predetermined sequence, so as to reduce the electromagnetic interference (EMI) and heat generated in the switching devices during the application and removal of each phase to the load.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2011
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Dale Lee Habbley, Paul Mitkusevitch, Benjamin Samuels, JR., Julian Opificius