Patents by Inventor Julius Merle

Julius Merle 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).

  • Wheel brake cooling apparatus for aircraft
    Patent number: 4592452
    Abstract: A wheel brake cooling apparatus for aircraft comprises a clamp assembly (14) for attachment to an aircraft tire (12), a duct (22) with a seal (30) which mates with the wheel hub (2) and contains an axial flow fan (32), the duct being suspended from clamp assembly by a hooked assembly (18) fixed to struts (36) which brace the duct. When activated, the fan draws air through the wheel brakes and wheel hub preventing tire damage after high energy stops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1986
    Inventor: Julius Merle