Patents by Inventor Richard David Greenslade

Richard David Greenslade 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).

  • Method of and apparatus for removing a metallic erosion shield from attachment to a helicopter rotor blade
    Patent number: 5985127
    Abstract: A method of removing a metallic erosion shield secured by a layer of non-metallic adhesive to a leading edge structure of a helicopter rotor blade comprising, the step of providing an electric field between the metallic component and an electrode, in the presence of an electrolyte between the metallic component and the electrode whereby the erosion shield is removed by an electrochemical process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: GKN Westland Helicopters Limited
    Inventor: Richard David Greenslade