Patents by Inventor Theodore R. Whyte

Theodore R. Whyte 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).

  • Patent number: 4131013
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to measuring the air speed of an object moving within the earth's atmosphere. In particular, the invention provides apparatus which comprises means for causing an air flow to enter an electric E field chamber, proportional to air speed, a portion of the air in the air flow being ionized prior to entry into the E field. Air speed is measured by the current resulting from charge separation in the field.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 1977
    Date of Patent: December 26, 1978
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Maynard L. Hill, Theodore R. Whyte