Patents by Inventor Richard A. Depietro

Richard A. Depietro 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).

  • Electrical grounding connector for a helicoptor rotor
    Patent number: 4808072
    Abstract: An electrical grounding connector for a helicopter rotor hub (15) comprises a bushing (25) which receives a hollow spindle (30) therewithin. Spindle (30) accommodates a cable or wire harness (35) therewithin and is rotatable within the bushing to accommodate twisting of the harness due to displacement of the helicopter blades. An electrical connection to hub (15) is made via flexible conductor (75), the spindle, and flexible conductor (60).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1987
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1989
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas A. Moore, Stanley J. Bazydola, Jr., Richard A. Depietro