Patents by Inventor Dennis W. Watson

Dennis W. Watson 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).

  • Viscoelastic vibration damper for engine struts
    Patent number: 5356264
    Abstract: The present invention is a viscoelastic damper assembly for a front frame for a gas turbine engine that is removable, reusable, and retrofitable. The viscoelastic damper is disposed within a strut for damping vibration of the strut caused by airstream pressure pulses from first stage fan blades operating at transonic speeds. The viscoelastic damper can be installed in struts on gas turbine engines already in service or during manufacture. Also, the viscoelastic damper can be easily removed and reused when repairs to the front frame are required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1994
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Dennis W. Watson, Michael T. Bonnoitt