Patents by Inventor Malcolm L. Olthouse

Malcolm L. Olthouse 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).

  • Automatic performance reserve (APR) system having means indicative of system armed condition
    Patent number: 4034938
    Abstract: A logic controlled APR system including arming logic, engine failure detection circuits, and test circuit means for testing system operating condition without engine operation. The logic controlled APR system detects an engine failure in a multi-engine aircraft and provides solenoid controlled increased fuel flow to the remaining normally operating engines, and includes a disarm mode in the event of an RTO (rejected take-off).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1977
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Alexander P. Borelan, James T. Giffin, Peter J. Louden, Malcolm L. Olthouse
  • Automatic performance reserve (APR) system
    Patent number: 3987279
    Abstract: A logic controlled APR system including arming logic, engine failure detection circuits, and system fault detector circuit means for monitoring system integrity. The logic controlled APR system detects an engine failure in a multi-engine aircraft and provides increased fuel flow to the remaining normally operating engines, and includes a disarm mode in the event of an RTO (rejected take-off).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Alexander P. Borelan, James T. Giffin, Peter J. Louden, Malcolm L. Olthouse