Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Jackson

Thomas H. Jackson 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).

  • Folding protective cover for turbo-engines
    Patent number: 5143321
    Abstract: The present invention is a folding protective cover primarily for openings which are generally circular in shape, particularly the air inlet and exhaust ducts of a stopped turbo-engine as used by aircraft. The invention is comprised of a generally circular ring shaped frame which is made up of four arc shaped sections of approximately 90 degrees each. Three hinges are mounted between the sections in such a manner that the frame may be folded into an arc of approximately 90 degrees. Affixed to the outer edge of the frame is a resilient gasket and affixed across the center of the frame is a waterproof fabric panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Thomas H. Jackson
    Inventor: Thomas H. Jackson