Patents by Inventor Bhushan Suhas Thatte

Bhushan Suhas Thatte 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).

  • Tool and method for removal of variable stator vane bushing
    Patent number: 11105342
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a bushing (such as a bushing of a variable stator vane assembly of a compressor) is provided. The tool includes a cylindrical housing, a lead screw, a threaded nut, and a pulling module with puller arms to engage the bushing. The housing defines a longitudinal axis along which the lead screw extends. The lead screw is rotatably secured within the cylindrical housing by a threaded nut engaged with the lead screw. The pulling module is removably attached to the threaded nut, such that the lead screw passes through the threaded nut before passing through the pulling module. The pulling module is provided with a pair of oppositely disposed puller arms, and each puller arm is provided with a hook portion having an engagement tab configured to engage a respective notch on the bushing. A method of removing the bushing using the tool is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Aaron David Williamson, Bruce Clark Busbey, Kevin Clement Metz, Cleveland Clifford Matthew Joseph, Jr., Bhushan Suhas Thatte
  • TOOL AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF VARIABLE STATOR VANE BUSHING
    Publication number: 20190353182
    Abstract: A tool for removal of a bushing (such as a bushing of a variable stator vane assembly of a compressor) is provided. The tool includes a cylindrical housing, a lead screw, a threaded nut, and a pulling module with puller arms to engage the bushing. The housing defines a longitudinal axis along which the lead screw extends. The lead screw is rotatably secured within the cylindrical housing by a threaded nut engaged with the lead screw. The pulling module is removably attached to the threaded nut, such that the lead screw passes through the threaded nut before passing through the pulling module. The pulling module is provided with a pair of oppositely disposed puller arms, and each puller arm is provided with a hook portion having an engagement tab configured to engage a respective notch on the bushing. A method of removing the bushing using the tool is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Aaron David Williamson, Bruce Clark Busbey, Kevin Clement Metz, Cleveland Clifford Matthew Joseph, JR., Bhushan Suhas Thatte