Joe E. Sternberger
27Patents
13h-index
14Co-inventors
78Inventor score
Filing activity: Jun 10, 1985 → Oct 19, 2012
Most-cited inventions
| Patent | Title | Area | Cited by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US5915765A | Opposing hook latch | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 37 | Expired |
| US4967791A | Pressure activated check valve | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 28 | Expired |
| US8002217B2 | System for adjustment of thrust reverser pivot door | Fixed Constructions | 27 | Active |
| US6625972B1 | Thrust reverser sleeve lock | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 25 | Expired |
| US7857093B2 | Engine inlet deep acoustic liner section | Performing Operations; Transporting | 24 | Active |
| US6557799B1 | Acoustic treated thrust reverser bullnose fairing assembly | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 24 | Expired |
| US7900872B2 | Nacelle inlet thermal anti-icing spray duct support system | Performing Operations; Transporting | 22 | Active |
| US7600371B2 | Thrust reversers including support members for inhibiting deflection | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 21 | Active |
| US6824101B2 | Apparatus and method for mounting a cascade support ring to a thrust reverser | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 20 | Expired |
| US6042053A | Automatic restow system for aircraft thrust reverser | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 19 | Expired |
| US7559507B2 | Thrust reversers including locking assemblies for inhibiting deflection | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 17 | Active |
| US6286784A | Automatic restow system for aircraft thrust reverser | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 15 | Expired |
| US6604355B1 | Thrust reverser hook latch system | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 15 | Expired |
| US9303590B2 | Variable area fan nozzle actuation system | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 12 | Active |
| US8628128B2 | Tertiary lock for pivot door thrust reverser | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 10 | Active |
| US6622474B1 | Synchronization cross-feed system | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 10 | Expired |
| US8863893B2 | Engine inlet varying impedance acoustic liner section | Performing Operations; Transporting | 8 | Active |
| US4850774A | Self-locking adjustable screw | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 8 | Expired |
| US8201390B2 | Partial cascade thrust reverser | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 8 | Active |
| US6764045B2 | Bi-fold thrust reverser door assembly | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 7 | Expired |
| US6915984B2 | Apparatus and method for mounting a cascade support ring to a thrust reverser | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 7 | Expired |
| US6554224B2 | Out-of-plane thrust reverser sleeve lock | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 6 | Expired |
| US4601484A | Implement pulling hitch assembly | Human Necessities | 5 | Expired |
| US8091335B2 | Swept fan ramp for pivot door thrust reverser | Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating | 3 | Active |
| US7000952B2 | Duct separation restraint apparatus and method | Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies | 2 | Expired |
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Inventor disambiguation is heuristic; counts are objective bibliographic measures.