Patents by Inventor Larry Reese

Larry Reese 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).

  • AFT inlet duct mounted door actuator
    Patent number: 8141816
    Abstract: An inlet door system including an aft inlet duct mounted door actuator providing RAM air to an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft is provided. The inlet door system includes an inlet duct, the aft inlet duct mounted door actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage. The door actuator is mounted to an exterior surface of the aft portion of the inlet duct. The door is coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Robbins, Vincent Doras, Adam Kowal, Reha Gomuc, Tony Brett, Larry Reese, Steve Harper, Marc Schmittenberg
  • AFT INLET DUCT MOUNTED DOOR ACTUATOR
    Publication number: 20090272847
    Abstract: An inlet door system including an aft inlet duct mounted door actuator providing RAM air to an auxiliary power unit (APU) contained within an aircraft is provided. The inlet door system includes an inlet duct, the aft inlet duct mounted door actuator, and a door. The inlet duct is configured to extend from the auxiliary power unit to the aircraft housing and has a sidewall that defines a flow passage. The door actuator is mounted to an exterior surface of the aft portion of the inlet duct. The door is coupled to the actuator. The actuator is configured to selectively rotate the door between at least a first position and a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Robbins, Vincent Doras, Adam Kowal, Reha Gomuc, Tony Brett, Larry Reese, Steve Harper, Marc Schmittenberg