George A Pontones

US Patent:

20120318914, Dec 20, 2012

Filed:

Jun 18, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/163680

Inventors:

Kaushik Rajashekara - Carmel IN, US
George A. Pontones - Indianapolis IN, US

International Classification:

B64D 41/00

US Classification:

244 58

Abstract:

One embodiment of the present application is directed to a unique method for powering one or more critical loads in an aircraft. Another embodiment is a unique apparatus for powering one or more critical loads upon failure of one or more engines. Other embodiments include unique methods, systems, devices, and apparatus' for powering power loads in an aircraft. Further embodiments, forms, features, aspects, benefits, and advantages of the present application shall become apparent from the description and figures provided herewith.

US Patent:

20150322906, Nov 12, 2015

Filed:

Dec 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

14/367504

Inventors:

- Indianapolis IN, US
George A. PONTONES - Indianapolis IN, US
Mark J. BLACKWELDER - Plainfield IN, US

International Classification:

F02M 35/08
F02C 7/052
B01D 46/00

Abstract:

An apparatus including an internal combustion engine receiving air from an air particle separator is disclosed. The air particle separator has an air intake capable of receiving air and a particulate matter conveyed by the air, the particle separator being capable of filtering the particulate matter from the air to produce a clean flow and a dirty flow. The clean flow is provided to the inlet of the internal combustion engine. A bladed component is in fluid communication with the dirty flow and includes a plurality of members operable to assist the dirty flow in being conveyed from the particle separator. The bladed component rotates about an axis and has an annular construction disposed radially outward of the plurality of members configured to receive a circumferential force to cause the bladed component to rotate about the axis.