Patents Assigned to Pratt & Whitney Canada Copr.
  • Continuous slot in shroud
    Patent number: 8490408
    Abstract: A compressor shroud has a continuous slot defined in a gaspath side surface thereof for communicating through the body of the shroud. Spaced-apart structural bridges span a rear portion of the slot in the shroud to maintain structural rigidity of the shroud. The method of forming the continuous slot is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Copr.
    Inventors: Jason Nichols, Hien Duong, Peter Townsend, Grigory Rukin