Patents by Inventor Kenneth P. Schwartz

Kenneth P. Schwartz 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).

  • Ram wing aircraft launch platform system
    Patent number: 4266742
    Abstract: A launch platform for conventional landing gear aircraft having the launch platform configured as a ram wing structure with wheel latches secured to the platform. The platform is secured to the aircraft by means of the wheel latches. The wheel latches are released to permit the aircraft to leave the platform by pilot command. A parachute system is provided for platform deceleration after aircraft take-off. Spoilers are provided on the ram wing for stabilization of the ram wing during rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 1979
    Date of Patent: May 12, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: David J. Perez, Kenneth P. Schwartz
  • Self lubricating vane for a rotary vane cooling system
    Patent number: 4209286
    Abstract: A reverse Brayton cycle rotary vane cooling system having a compressor and an expander driven by a common shaft. The vanes which slide in slots in a rotor are actuated by cams and cam rollers. The vanes are constructed with high modulus of electricity fibers in an epoxy resin binder. The outer wear surface of the vanes contain a material with self lubricating properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1978
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1980
    Inventor: Kenneth P. Schwartz
  • High velocity rotary vane cooling system
    Patent number: 4184821
    Abstract: A reverse Brayton cycle rotary vane cooling system having a compressor and an expander driven by a common shaft. The cooling system includes a plurality of vanes made of a carbon epoxy plastic composite with bearing support inserts molded into the plastic composite. A bolt passes through the bearing support inserts and plastic composite. Oil is supplied to the vane slots with any oil passing into the cooling gas being removed by oil separators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 1978
    Date of Patent: January 22, 1980
    Inventors: Ronald E. Smolinski, Kenneth P. Schwartz
  • Reversible replaceable tread tire
    Patent number: 3963066
    Abstract: A pneumatic carcass tire having a replaceable tread belt modified by being molded with dual tread patterns of different configurations disposed on the outside and inside surfaces thereof to enable the more efficient and compatible use of the tread belt in alternate, reversible manner for different ground surface and prevailing weather conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 15, 1976
    Inventors: Kenneth P. Schwartz, Paul M. Wagner