Patents by Inventor Walter E. Mooney

Walter E. Mooney 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).

  • Airplane rudder and controls
    Patent number: 3931943
    Abstract: In a small airplane, a combination nose wheel, shroud and rudder is provided. The shroud encloses all but a lower cord of the wheel. The shroud has an aerodynamic profile and is pivotable for inflight guidance by a pair of actuator pedals pivoted to the interior structure of the cabin. The shroud is directionally operatable by the pedals operating through a bellcrank and connecting rod. The shroud is returnable to a normal straight flight condition by airstream forces alone. An additional interconnection is provided from the shroud for simultaneously controlling a conventional rear rudder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Rohr Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Don M. Westergren, Walter E. Mooney