James T Giffin

Title: James T. Giffin and Aircraft Performance Reserve Systems.

Introduction

James T. Giffin is an inventor associated with Renton, Washington, and The Boeing Company. His patent work focuses on automatic performance reserve systems designed to respond to engine failures in multi-engine aircraft. He is credited with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Giffin’s listed patents concern two versions of an Automatic Performance Reserve (APR) system. Both describe a logic-controlled system that detects an engine failure and increases fuel flow to the remaining normally operating engines.

One version includes arming logic, engine-failure detection circuits, and test circuitry that checks system operation without running the engines. The other includes arming logic, engine-failure detection circuits, and a fault detector that monitors system integrity. Both systems also provide a disarm mode for a rejected take-off (RTO).

Career Highlights

Giffin’s patent contributions address aircraft engine-failure response and system monitoring. The described APR systems combine detection and control functions to support increased performance from operating engines when another engine fails.

Collaborations

Giffin’s listed coworkers include Alexander P. Borelan and Peter J. Louden. His work is associated with The Boeing Company.

Conclusion

James T. Giffin’s two listed patents reflect a focused contribution to aircraft safety and performance through logic-controlled systems for engine-failure detection, fuel-flow adjustment, and system monitoring.