Patents by Inventor Oran W. Nicks

Oran W. Nicks 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).

  • Aircraft total energy sensor
    Patent number: 4061028
    Abstract: An inexpensive total energy sensor utilizing the principles of laminar flow separation around a small cylinder having the desired relationship between static and dynamic pressures for use with sensitive rate of climb instruments for maximum utilization of external pressures by aircraft, in general, and sailplanes in particular.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1977
    Inventor: Oran W. Nicks