Patents by Inventor Rollin B. Balsley

Rollin B. Balsley 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).

  • Oxygen starting assist system
    Patent number: 4597260
    Abstract: An oxygen starting assist system for a gas turbine engine which facilitates lighting or relighting the air-fuel of the engine comprising a tubular element surrounding the spark plug that directs pure oxygen to the tip of the spark plug so as to envelop an arc drawn by the spark plug without passing through the arc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1985
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1986
    Assignee: Williams International Corporation
    Inventors: Rollin B. Balsley, Daniel J. Morrill