Patents by Inventor Richard R. Heisler

Richard R. Heisler 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).

  • Rapid prototype wind tunnel model and method of making same
    Patent number: 6796171
    Abstract: A wind tunnel model design employs a reinforcing strongback 10, made of a rigid material, for receiving a balance 12. At least one jacket section 14, made of a rapid prototype (RP) material, fits over the strongback 10 and defines at least part of an aerodynamic surface. Other aerodynamic surfaces, made of either RP materials or conventional metal materials, may be attached directly to the strongback 10.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2004
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Richard R. Heisler, Cliford L. Ratliff
  • Rapid prototype wind tunnel model and method of making same
    Publication number: 20030000298
    Abstract: A wind tunnel model design employs a reinforcing strongback 10, made of a rigid material, for receiving a balance 12. At least one jacket section 14, made of a rapid prototype (RP) material, fits over the strongback 10 and defines at least part of an aerodynamic surface. Other aerodynamic surfaces, made of either RP materials or conventional metal materials, may be attached directly to the strongback 10.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2002
    Publication date: January 2, 2003
    Inventors: Richard R. Heisler, Cliford L. Ratliff