Patents by Inventor Kenneth Schram

Kenneth Schram 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).

  • Ice detector for improved ice detection at near freezing condition
    Publication number: 20050230553
    Abstract: An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation includes a longitudinally extending probe protruding into an airflow. One or more surface roughness features on surfaces of the probe improve ice detection. Surface roughness features on the probe include ice accreting edges at a distal end of the probe and features arranged on a side surface of the probe which cause the airflow to increase in turbulence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: John Otto, Joseph Fanska, Kenneth Schram, John Severson, David Owens, Dennis Cronin
  • Ice detector for improved ice detection at near freezing condition
    Publication number: 20050218268
    Abstract: An ice detector for providing a signal indicating ice formation includes a probe protruding into an airflow. The probe extends into the airflow from a strut. The strut has one or more features which allow the probe to accrete ice at a higher temperature than would conventionally be possible. Strut features can include a notch formed therein in an upwind direction relative to the probe, and a curved surface adjacent a point of extension of the probe from the strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2004
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: John Otto, Joseph Fanska, Kenneth Schram, John Severson, David Owens, Dennis Cronin