Patents by Inventor Alexander Broulidakis

Alexander Broulidakis 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).

  • Publication number: 20170198642
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine component has an engine case structure surrounding an engine center axis. A plurality of holes are formed in the engine case structure, wherein the holes are circumferentially spaced apart from each other about the engine center axis. The plurality of holes includes at least one balance hole and at least one service hole that is configured to allow another engine component to pass through the at least one service hole. At least one cover is configured to cover at least one balance hole such that air is prevented from passing through the at least one balance hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: July 13, 2017
    Inventors: Christopher Treat, Alexander Broulidakis, Andrew D. Burdick
  • Publication number: 20160298472
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a tube of an engine of an aircraft configured to transfer a fluid, a boss of the engine, and a shim coupled to at least one of the tube and the boss that is configured to maintain a gap between the tube and the boss when the engine is assembled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony P. Cherolis, Alexander Broulidakis, Matthew A. Hough, Jonathan Lemoine, Christopher Treat
  • Publication number: 20160298493
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame is provided. The mid-turbine frame may comprise an inner case having an annular surface with an interface section disposed on the annular surface. The interface section may include an interface feature. A balancing section may be disposed on the annular surface defining an opening and disposed circumferentially adjacent the interface section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Broulidakis, Michael D. Collier, Patrick M. Devaney, Patrick M. Nadeau, Joseph J. Sedor, Christopher Treat
  • Publication number: 20160273384
    Abstract: A spoke for a mid-turbine frame on a gas turbine engine includes a cylindrical portion. A flange is attached to the cylindrical portion. At least one gusset extends between the cylindrical portion and the flange. At least one gusset extends to a perimeter of the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Winn, Alexander Broulidakis, Anthony P. Cherolis
  • Publication number: 20160230603
    Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a first component including a first fastener opening that has a cylindrical portion and a conical portion. A second component includes a second fastener opening. A fastener for extending through the first fastener opening and the second fastener opening and a clinch nut for attaching to the fastener is included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Broulidakis, Jonathan Lemoine, Joseph J. Sedor, Patrick Michael Nadeau
  • Publication number: 20160230602
    Abstract: A tie rod assembly for a mid-turbine frame includes at least one tie rod for connecting an outer frame case to an inner frame case. At least one tie rod includes an inlet passage that branches into a first branch and a second branch. A plug is located in the first branch to block flow through a portion of the first branch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Alexander Broulidakis, Anthony P. Cherolis, Jonathan Lemoine, Kalpendu J. Parekh, Steven W. Trinks, Christopher Treat, Kevin Zacchera, Alberto A. Mateo
  • Publication number: 20160222827
    Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a first component that includes a bushing opening. A second component includes a fastener opening. A threaded bushing is at least partially located within the bushing opening. A fastener extends through the fastener opening and engages the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Winn, Alexander Broulidakis, Paul K. Sanchez, Anthony P. Cherolis, Joseph J. Sedor, Christopher Treat
  • Publication number: 20160195275
    Abstract: A hybrid diffuser case for a gas turbine engine includes an outer diffuser case wall that extends downstream from an annular outer pre-diffuser case shroud. An inner diffuser case wall extends downstream from an annular inner pre-diffuser case shroud. A multiple of struts extend between the annular outer pre-diffuser case shroud and the annular inner pre-diffuser case shroud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher B. Lyons, Alexander W. Williams, Alexander Broulidakis
  • Publication number: 20160186997
    Abstract: A turbine engine includes a compressor section, a combustor in fluid communication with the compressor section, and a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor section. The combustor includes a combustor region defined by at least one bulkhead panel and at least one heat shielding panel inside the combustor region. The at least one heat shielding panel is connected to the bulkhead panel via at least one cooled fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Andreas Sadil, Jonathan M. Jause, Alexander Broulidakis