Patents by Inventor Paul J. Roach

Paul J. Roach 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).

  • Gas generating system and method for inerting aircraft fuel tanks
    Patent number: 7306644
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for generation of nitrogen enriched air for inerting aircraft fuels tanks. One embodiment of the present invention includes a duct assembly; a primary heat exchanger; a gas generating system heat exchanger; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; a controller monitor; a valve; an air separation module assembly having a primary module and a secondary module; at least one flow control orifice; and a pressure sensor. The present invention utilizes a minimal complement of components and streamlined processes, thus minimizing structural and operational costs while optimizing performance and safety features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Leigh, Kader A. Fellague, Giorgio C. Isella, Paul J. Roach
  • Gas generating system and method for inerting aircraft fuel tanks
    Patent number: 7081153
    Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for generation of nitrogen enriched air for inerting aircraft fuel tanks. One embodiment of the present invention includes a duct assembly; a primary heat exchanger; a gas generating system heat exchanger; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; a controller monitor; a valve; an air separation module assembly having a primary module and a secondary module; at least one flow control orifice; and a pressure sensor. The present invention utilizes a minimal complement of components and streamlined processes, thus minimizing structural and operational costs while optimizing performance and safety features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: James E. Leigh, Kader A. Fellague, Giorgio C. Isella, Paul J. Roach