MAURICE LEON MESSERSMITH
Pilots in Charnita, PA
License number
Pennsylvania A1280936
Issued Date
Dec 2016
Expiration Date
Dec 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
PO Box 509, Charnita, PA 17320
Professional information
Helicopter Deicing And Anti-Icing System And Method
US Patent:
6264142, Jul 24, 2001
Filed:
Dec 13, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/459338
Inventors:
Timothy H. Voss - Fairfield PA
Maurice L. Messersmith - Fairfield PA
Darryl K. Ed - Gettysburg PA
Maurice L. Messersmith - Fairfield PA
Darryl K. Ed - Gettysburg PA
Assignee:
Agrotors, Inc. - Gettysburg PA
International Classification:
B64D 100, B64D 1500
US Classification:
244136
Abstract:
The improved helicopter anti-icing and deicing system and method includes mounting an airfoil shaped manifold transversely of the helicopter and filling the manifold with anti-icing or deicing fluid which is not under sufficient pressure to spray outwardly from the manifold. Instead, the rear edge of the manifold is provided with small, spaced openings which cause fluid droplets to form along the rear edge of the manifold and to then drop downwardly by gravity. The helicopter is positioned above a power line with the power line extending in the direction of the helicopter longitudinal axis and droplets are caused to exit the manifold as the helicopter flies along the power line.