Patents by Inventor Gordon C. May

Gordon C. May 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).

  • Static shroud for a rotor
    Patent number: 4343592
    Abstract: A static shroud for a rotor comprises a shroud ring having a frustoconical inner surface adapted to co-operate with a peripheral portion of the rotor to define a small clearance therebetween. A plurality of actuators are provided to move the ring axially to vary the clearance in a predetermined manner. In order to compensate for eccentricity, the actuators are adapted to tilt the ring out of a radial plane when required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 1980
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1982
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Limited
    Inventor: Gordon C. May