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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2026
Filed:
May. 24, 2023
Rosemount Aerospace Inc., Burnsville, MN (US);
John Hofmeister, Hampton, MN (US);
Timothy Thomas Golly, Lakeville, MN (US);
Rosemount Aerospace Inc., Burnsville, MN (US);
Abstract
In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, an air data probe includes, an outer shell defining an airflow path from an inlet at a proximal end thereof to a distal end thereof and a heater configured to be installed within the outer shell an in the airflow path, the water dam comprising, one or more sensing elements at a distal end thereof. The system also includes, a water dam disposed on or in the heater winding and between a proximal end and distal end of the heater winding configured to impede a flow of water droplets and ice crystals to permit proper drain hole operation, prevent moisture buildup in rear areas of the probe and pressure lines, and prevent interaction of the flow of water and the one or more sensing elements. The water dam is configured to mechanically stabilize itself on or in the heater winding during installation of the heater winding and water dam into the outer shell.