Patents by Inventor Darren M. Smith

Darren M. Smith 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).

  • FAN DUCT BLOCKER ACTUATION TAB SEAL
    Publication number: 20130001892
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a fan duct metering valve disposed within a casing of a gas turbine engine includes a tab for extending through an opening in the casing and attaching to the valve, a carrier for extending into the opening and engaging the valve such that fluid does not leak between the valve and the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Darren M. Smith, Judith F. Brooks
  • METHOD TO WELD REPAIR BLADE OUTER AIR SEALS
    Publication number: 20090271983
    Abstract: A method of repairing a blade outer air seal for a gas turbine engine includes the step of utilizing laser powder fusion materials to supply a metal powder filler into cracks in the blade outer air seal to repair the blade outer air seal for future service. Finally, a weld pass without deposition of powder metal is performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 5, 2009
    Inventors: William M. Rose, Philip R. Belanger, Darren M. Smith
  • Dimensional restoration of stator inner shrouds
    Publication number: 20080189946
    Abstract: A method of restoring a stator inner shroud comprising manually feeding successive portions of a filler material to a damaged region in a surface of the stator inner shroud and laser welding the damaged portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation One Financial Plaz
    Inventors: James J. Moor, William M. Rose, Darren M. Smith