Patents by Inventor William P. Lear

William P. Lear 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: 3934675
    Abstract: The sound suppressor hereof significantly reduces the operational noise of jet engines, particularly on takeoff and approach of jet aircraft. The system hereof is simple, effective, and relatively low in cost. It adds relatively little weight to the engine assembly, and absorbs negligible power. The suppressor comprises convolutions of sheet metal that surround the exhaust nozzle, and direct cool air to the outer periphery of the engine exhaust gases. The result is a reduction of jet engine noise sufficient to meet the Federal Air Regulations Standards as currently established by the FAA. The suppressor is particularly advantageous for business-type executive jet aircraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 27, 1976
    Assignee: Lear Avia Corporation
    Inventor: William P. Lear