Patents by Inventor Robert Alfred Smith

Robert Alfred Smith 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).

  • Aircraft wheel rotating device
    Patent number: 6032900
    Abstract: A device for rotating a wheel of an aircraft prior to landing. The inventive device includes an annular plate having a plurality of engaging brackets extending therefrom for coupling to an aircraft wheel. A plurality of air scoops are arranged about the annular plate for capturing oncoming wind to effect rotation of the wheel. A plurality of center vanes extend within the annular plate and react to wind laterally impacting the aircraft wheel to further rotation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Inventor: Robert Alfred Smith