Patents by Inventor Michael J. Giamati
Michael J. Giamati 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).
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Patent number: 11117672Abstract: A runback system for receiving fluid from a deicing system may comprise a body and a first channel and a second channel defined by the body. A first end of the first channel may be spaced apart from a first end of the second channel. A second end of the first channel and a second end of the second channel may meet and form an outlet at an end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Michael J Giamati
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Publication number: 20200361613Abstract: A runback system for receiving fluid from a deicing system may comprise a body and a first channel and a second channel defined by the body. A first end of the first channel may be spaced apart from a first end of the second channel. A second end of the first channel and a second end of the second channel may meet and form an outlet at an end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2019Publication date: November 19, 2020Applicant: GOODRICH CORPORATIONInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Publication number: 20170238369Abstract: An aircraft heated floor panel includes a first face sheet, a second face sheet opposite the first face sheet, and core with an electrically conductive core portion. The electrically conductive core portion supports the first face sheet and the second face sheet, and is electrically insulated from the external environment to receive electrical power, resistively generate heat, and communicate heat to the first face sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: George F. Owens, Kevin E. Roach, James Mullen, Michael J. Giamati, Jon Shearer, James Van Twisk, David L. Brittingham, Tommy M. Wilson, JR., Jin Hu, William A. Veronesi, Mark R. Gurvich, Joseph Winesdoerffer, Jason Gesner
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Patent number: 9315253Abstract: A drain mast includes a first fairing body defining a first fairing wall and a first drain portion. A second fairing body defines a second fairing wall and a second drain portion. The first and second fairing bodies are joined together as a fairing with the first and second fairing walls as opposed exterior fairing walls, and with the first and second drain portions joined to form a drain passage through the fairing from a drain passage inlet to a drain passage outlet.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Charles A. Lee, Kyle H. Deiwert, Michael J. Giamati
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Publication number: 20150075662Abstract: A drain mast includes a first fairing body defining a first fairing wall and a first drain portion. A second fairing body defines a second fairing wall and a second drain portion. The first and second fairing bodies are joined together as a fairing with the first and second fairing walls as opposed exterior fairing walls, and with the first and second drain portions joined to form a drain passage through the fairing from a drain passage inlet to a drain passage outlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Charles A. Lee, Kyle H. Deiwert, Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 7546980Abstract: An aircraft wing (12) comprising a structural member (20) forming the wing's leading edge skin, a Kreuger flap (16) which moves relative to the structural member (20) between a stowed position and a deployed position, and an electrothermal device (34) mounted (e.g., internally mounted) to the structural member (20). An aft portion (30) of the structural member (20) is curved inwardly to form a recess (32), and a fore portion (18) of the flap (16) fits within the notch (32) to form a joggle therebetween. The electrothermal device (34) is a deicing and/or anti-icing device which continuously provides heat to the curved aft portion (30) of the structural member (20) during icing conditions so as to prevent deployment-inhibiting ice buildup on the flap (16).Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 16, 2009Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 7278610Abstract: An aircraft wing (12) comprising a structural member (20) forming the wing's leading edge skin, a Kreuger flap (16) which moves relative to the structural member (20) between a stowed position and a deployed position, and an electrothermal device (34) mounted (e.g., internally mounted) to the structural member (20). An aft portion (30) of the structural member (20) is curved inwardly to form a recess (32), and a fore portion (18) of the flap (16) fits within the notch (32) to form a joggle therebetween. The electrothermal device (34) is a deicing and/or anti-icing device which continuously provides heat to the curved aft portion (30) of the structural member (20) during icing conditions so as to prevent deployment-inhibiting ice buildup on the flap (16).Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2005Date of Patent: October 9, 2007Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 7277628Abstract: A heater (10) for installation on a potable water tank (12). The heater (10) comprises a blanket (14) including an electrical resistance heating element (16) and a connection pad (18) for electrically connecting the heating element (16) to lead lines (20) to an aircraft power source (22). The water tank (12) is typically positioned under the cabin floor or other locations on an aircraft which are susceptible to cold temperatures, moisture invasion, and pressure drops/rises caused by changing altitudes. The heater (10) maintains the tank (12) at an acceptable temperature range and prevents freezing of the water.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2007Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 7091456Abstract: An aircraft hot water supply system (10) comprising a group of water-use stations (14a–14f) each including a hot water line having a heater (40a–40f) which heats water at a heating rate dependent upon power provided thereto. A power manager (44) allocates different non-zero percentages of heater-dedicated power to different heaters (40) depending upon conditions at the corresponding water-use stations (14). A network (46) is provided to establish peer-to-peer communication among the heaters' controllers (48a–48f).Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2004Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Goodrich CorporationInventors: Charles A. Lee, Michael J. Giamati, Carl R. Aeschliman
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Publication number: 20030210902Abstract: A heater (10) for installation on a potable water tank (12). The heater (10) comprises a blanket (14) including an electrical resistance heating element (16) and a connection pad (18) for electrically connecting the heating element (16) to lead lines (20) to an aircraft power source (22). The water tank (12) is typically positioned under the cabin floor or other locations on an aircraft which are susceptible to cold temperatures, moisture invasion, and pressure drops/rises caused by changing altitudes. The heater (10) maintains the tank (12) at an acceptable temperature range and prevents freezing of the water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2003Publication date: November 13, 2003Inventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 6283411Abstract: A deicer comprises a skin heating means immediately subjacent an outer skin overlying an apex of a leading edge, and a skin deflection means immediately subjacent the outer skin chordwise aft of the apex. The skin heating means prevents the formation of ice over the apex and the skin deflection means deflects the outer skin to expulse ice formed chordwise aft of the apex. A controller controls the heating and deflection cycles to minimize power consumption of the deicer.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2000Date of Patent: September 4, 2001Assignee: The B.F. Goodrich CompanyInventors: Michael J. Giamati, James C. Putt, David B. Sweet, Tommy M. Wilson, Jr.
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Patent number: 6211494Abstract: A drainmast including an electronic temperature detecting and control circuit contained in a fairing detects the temperature of a drain tube and the electronic temperature detecting and control circuit selectively applies voltage to one or more heating elements in accordance with the detected temperature. The applied voltage may be unequally applied to the heating elements. The electronic temperature detecting and control circuit only requires two leads, one for ground and one for the supplied voltage. The drainmast is reliable, has a long life span and rapidly responds to temperature changes.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: April 3, 2001Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich CompanyInventors: Michael J. Giamati, Jeffrey J. Siesel
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Patent number: 6129314Abstract: A deicer comprises a skin heating device immediately subjacent an outer skin overlying an apex of a leading edge, and a skin deflection device immediately subjacent the outer skin chordwise aft of the apex. The skin heating device prevents the formation of ice over the apex and the skin deflection device deflects the outer skin to expulse ice formed chordwise aft of the apex. A controller controls the heating and deflection cycles to minimize power consumption of the deicer.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich CompanyInventors: Michael J. Giamati, James C. Putt, David B. Sweet, Tommy M. Wilson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5904322Abstract: A deicer comprises a skin heating means immediately subjacent an outer skin overlying an apex of a leading edge, and a skin deflection means immediately subjacent the outer skin chordwise aft of the apex. The skin heating means prevents the formation of ice over the apex and the skin deflection means deflects the outer skin to expulse ice formed chordwise aft of the apex.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1997Date of Patent: May 18, 1999Assignee: The BFGoodrich CompanyInventors: Michael J. Giamati, David B. Sweet, Tommy M. Wilson, Jr.
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Patent number: 5709532Abstract: The invention relates to a propeller ice protection system having more evenly distributed sliding contact wear resulting in reduced maintenance, and a method of operating the system. According to the invention, polarity of a DC potential applied to the sliding contacts is periodically reversed in order to more evenly distribute brush wear. Specific hardware embodiments and various polarity reversing schemes are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 1994Date of Patent: January 20, 1998Assignee: The B.F. Goodrich CompanyInventors: Michael J. Giamati, Jeffrey J. Siesel
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Patent number: 5657951Abstract: A de-icing system is provided including a de-icer attached to an aircraft structural member subjected to an impinging airstream during flight, the airstream passing over the structural member in a fore to aft direction. The deicer has a primary heater element disposed beneath a primary shedding zone upon which ice accumulates during flight, the primary heater element being configured to heat the primary shedding zone upon application of an electrical potential across the primary heater element, and a secondary heater element disposed beneath a secondary shedding zone upon which ice accumulates during flight, the secondary heater element being configured to heat the secondary shedding zone upon application of an electrical potential across the secondary heater element, the secondary heater element being disposed immediately aft of the primary heater element.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 1995Date of Patent: August 19, 1997Assignee: The B.F. Goodrich CompanyInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 5634800Abstract: An improved sliding contact for use with a propeller ice protection system is provided. According to an aspect of the invention, a silver graphite brush forms a sliding contact with a hardened copper alloy slip ring. A sliding contact according to the invention demonstrates improved performance in an oil contaminated environment.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: June 3, 1997Assignee: The B. F. Goodrich CompanyInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 5552576Abstract: A modular drainmast assembly for an aircraft includes a drain tube assembly removably enclosed in a fairing that is removably attachable to an aircraft. The electrically heated drain tube assembly may be accessed in the field for service, repair or replacement. A resilient sealed interface supports the drain tube where it exits the drainmast while permitting relative movement between the drain tube and the drainmast fairing due to thermal expansion and contraction.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 1993Date of Patent: September 3, 1996Assignee: The BF Goodrich CompanyInventor: Michael J. Giamati
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Patent number: 5544845Abstract: An improved ice protection apparatus 8 includes a top polyurethane layer 10, an active layer 12, and a base layer 14 cured together into a unitary matrix, wherein the base layer is either polyurethane or chloroprene. The active layer may be either a thermal ice protector, a pneumatic ice protector, or an electro magnetic protection apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1995Date of Patent: August 13, 1996Assignee: The B.F. Goodrich CompanyInventors: Michael J. Giamati, Robert W. Ray, Jr., Terry L. Sluss
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Patent number: D417191Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 1994Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: The B.F.Goodrich CompanyInventor: Michael J. Giamati