Patents by Inventor Arthur J. Van Suetendael, IV

Arthur J. Van Suetendael, IV 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).

  • Patent number: 5609469
    Abstract: A shroud for a rotor assembly is provided comprising a mounting ring, an aft seal ring, a forward seal ring, and a blade outer air seal. The mounting ring is fixed within the casing surrounding the rotor assembly, and includes a first attachment apparatus. The blade outer air seal includes a plurality of body segments. Each body segment includes a first face, a second face, a plurality of passages for receiving cooling air disposed between the faces, a second attachment apparatus, and a post for biasing each the body segment in contact with the aft seal ring. The first and second attachment apparatus cooperate to suspend the blade outer seal segments in close proximity to the rotor assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 11, 1997
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin L. Worley, Daniel E. Kane, Joseph H. Ewing, Jr., Arthur J. Van Suetendael, IV