Patents by Inventor Aaron Tellier

Aaron Tellier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Alignment tools and methods for assembling combustors
    Patent number: 11105510
    Abstract: A method for assembling a combustor includes positioning an alignment tool in an axial channel of a combustor liner. The alignment tool includes a base and an alignment rod extending from the base. The method further includes positioning a cover plate around the combustor liner. A plurality of cooling holes are defined in the cover plate. The method further includes aligning the cover plate with the combustor liner by inserting the alignment rod through one of the plurality of cooling holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Means, Aaron Tellier
  • Alignment Tools and Methods for Assembling Combustors
    Publication number: 20200232644
    Abstract: A method for assembling a combustor includes positioning an alignment tool in an axial channel of a combustor liner. The alignment tool includes a base and an alignment rod extending from the base. The method further includes positioning a cover plate around the combustor liner. A plurality of cooling holes are defined in the cover plate. The method further includes aligning the cover plate with the combustor liner by inserting the alignment rod through one of the plurality of cooling holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory Scott Means, Aaron Tellier