Patents by Inventor Wayne C. Millard

Wayne C. Millard 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).

  • Aircraft takeoff acceleration indicator system
    Patent number: 6175315
    Abstract: An aircraft instrument system that informs the pilot of whether, during the takeoff roll, the aircraft's acceleration rate is sufficient to ensure that V1 speed will be achieved at the expected time (and thus distance), and, if not, how far in distance the aircraft is lagging behind the required acceleration schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2001
    Inventors: Wayne C. Millard, Carl W. Millard
  • Aircraft takeoff velocity indicator system
    Patent number: 6133857
    Abstract: An aircraft instrument system that informs the pilot of whether, during the takeoff roll, the aircraft's acceleration rate is sufficient to ensure that V1 speed will be achieved at the expected time (and thus distance), and, if not, how far in distance the aircraft is lagging behind the required acceleration schedule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Inventors: Wayne C. Millard, Carl W Millard
  • Snowmobile quick-deployment floats
    Patent number: 5682832
    Abstract: A flotation device for snowmobiles that can be quickly deployed in the event of breaking through the ice when travelling on a frozen lake, river or other body of water, and, in addition, if desired, such device may be deflated or inflated independent of power sources beyond those supplied by the subject snowmobile itself.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Inventor: Wayne C. Millard