Patents by Inventor Michael Mcclearn

Michael Mcclearn 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).

  • Rotating detonation combustor
    Patent number: 12228287
    Abstract: A rotating detonation combustor (RDC) and an associated system is disclosed herein. The RDC can be operably coupled with a vehicle to provide additional power capability over the primary motive power source. The RDC can be operated on demand to provide power to a turbine connected to an electrical power generator in some forms. The RDC can be used in stationary systems as well as moving vehicle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Mcclearn, Riley Huff, John Hoke, Matthew Fotia
  • Rotating detonation combustor and system
    Patent number: 12180887
    Abstract: A rotating detonation combustor (RDC) and an associated system is disclosed herein. The RDC can be operably coupled with a vehicle to provide additional power capability over the primary motive power source. The RDC can be operated on demand to provide power to a turbine connected to an electrical power generator in some forms. The RDC can be used in stationary systems as well as moving vehicle systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Michael Mcclearn, Riley Huff, John Hoke, Matthew Fotia