Patents by Inventor Philip J. Manitt

Philip J. Manitt 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).

  • Wind tunnel model positioning device
    Patent number: 5020364
    Abstract: A tiltable telescoping column is equipped with a rotating upper joint. The upper joint has an aircraft model support member for securing the model to the joint. The length of the telescoping column may be varied as its inclination changes. These motions may occur simultaneous with rotation of the upper joint so that the upper joint is capable of describing a vertically oriented circle of constant radius. The column may be mounted to a turntable for achieving compound angle displacement of the model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Grumman Aerospace Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Manitt, Vincent F. Thomas, William J. McAllister