Patents by Inventor Jeremy N. Turner

Jeremy N. Turner 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).

  • Test blade
    Patent number: 9835047
    Abstract: A test blade for use in a blade-release test in which the blade is mounted on a rotatable hub and at least a portion of the blade is released therefrom by the action of a controlled explosion. The blade has a root portion for mounting on said rotatable hub and the root portion comprises a radially inner surface having a channel extending at least partly along or proximal the camber line. The channel is for receiving at least one explosive charge and at least one detonator which may be contained within a charge carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventors: Christopher M Whitehead, Ewan F Thompson, Paul J Mason, Jeremy N Turner
  • TEST BLADE
    Publication number: 20150330246
    Abstract: A test blade for use in a blade-release test in which the blade is mounted on a rotatable hub and at least a portion of the blade is released therefrom by the action of a controlled explosion. The blade has a root portion for mounting on said rotatable hub and the root portion comprises a radially inner surface having a channel extending at least partly along or proximal the camber line. The channel is for receiving at least one explosive charge and at least one detonator which may be contained within a charge carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Christopher M WHITEHEAD, Ewan F THOMPSON, Paul J MASON, Jeremy N TURNER
  • Artificial bird projectiles for simulating bird strike events
    Publication number: 20100077832
    Abstract: An artificial bird projectile is provided for simulating bird strike events. The projectile has a solid foam phase and a gel or liquid phase. The gel or liquid phase is supported by the foam phase. The projectile may be suitable for simulating bird strike events on aero gas turbine engines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Jeremy N. Turner, Julian M. Reed, Ewan F. Thompson