Patents by Inventor Walter S. Pekala

Walter S. Pekala 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).

  • HYBRID CONSTRUCTION OF AIRCRAFT WATER COLLECTOR
    Publication number: 20240367800
    Abstract: A water collector includes a metallic center body, an outer guide disposed concentrically within the metallic center body, a mid guide disposed concentrically within the outer guide, and an inner guide disposed concentrically within the mid guide. The outer guide, the mid guide, and the inner guide are formed from a non-metallic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Shunjun Song, Kevin P. Walsh, Walter S. Pekala, JR.
  • Additively manufactured flow measurement sensor
    Patent number: 9933290
    Abstract: A flow measurement sensing device includes a first venturi having a first shield portion, an elongated portion connected to an outer surface of the first venturi, and a second venturi housed within the first venturi. The second venturi has a second shield portion and at least one air inlet. The flow measurement sensing device further includes a first integral passageway extending from the air inlet through the elongated portion. The first integral passageway has a first segment with a first cross-sectional shape and a segment with a second cross-sectional shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Rosemount Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Wigen, Walter S. Pekala