Patents by Inventor Johann S. Schrell

Johann S. Schrell 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).

  • Publication number: 20230211572
    Abstract: A component is provided that includes a monolithic structure and a fitting element. The monolithic structure includes first and second outer panels, and spars disposed between the first and second outer panels. The width of the monolithic structure extends between a fitting end and a distal end. The spars extend widthwise between the first and second outer panels. The spar fitting end of each spar has a Y-shaped configuration with first and second finger walls, and a channel disposed there between. Both the first and second finger walls have a divergent end and a distal end. The channel has a closed end and an open end defined at the finger wall distal ends. The fitting element has a body with one or more blades extending outwardly therefrom. Each blade is received in and mates with a spar fitting end channel and is bonded to the spar fitting end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Patent number: 11433990
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for active laminar flow control. This assembly includes a panel, which panel includes an outer skin, an inner skin and a plurality of plenums between the outer skin and the inner skin. Each of the plurality of plenums is fluidly coupled with a respective array of perforations through the outer skin. The panel is constructed from fiber-reinforced composite material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Inventors: Pablo T. Sanz Martinez, Johann S. Schrell, Thomas Paolini
  • Publication number: 20200010175
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for active laminar flow control. This assembly includes a panel, which panel includes an outer skin, an inner skin and a plurality of plenums between the outer skin and the inner skin. Each of the plurality of plenums is fluidly coupled with a respective array of perforations through the outer skin. The panel is constructed from fiber-reinforced composite material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Pablo T. Sanz Martinez, Johann S. Schrell, Thomas Paolini
  • Patent number: 10428763
    Abstract: A nacelle is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This nacelle includes a stationary support, a fanlet, a thrust reverser sleeve and an interface assembly providing an interface between the stationary support, the fanlet and the thrust reverser sleeve where the fanlet and the thrust reverser sleeve are respectively in stowed positions. The stationary support extends circumferentially about an axial centerline. The fanlet includes an inlet structure and a fan cowl. The fanlet is configured to translate axially along the centerline. The thrust reverser sleeve is configured to translate axially along the centerline. The interface assembly includes a pair of interlocking components, wherein a first of the interlocking components is mounted to the fanlet at the aft end of the fanlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Patent number: 10302044
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system associated with a thrust reverser of an aircraft, comprising: a set of cascades incorporating a track, the track including a first track end and a second track end, a blocker door, and a link including a first link end coupled to the track and a second link end coupled to the blocker door, where the cascades are configured to translate between a stowed position and a deployed position to cause the first link end to traverse the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Patent number: 10184426
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a thrust reverser cascade, a fan ramp fairing and a blocker door. The thrust reverser cascade extends along an axial centerline from a forward cascade end to an aft cascade end. The fan ramp fairing is disposed at the forward cascade end. The fan ramp fairing is configured with a fairing surface that provides a forward boundary for bypass air flowing into the thrust reverser cascade during a first mode of operation. The blocker door is configured to completely axially overlap the fairing surface during a second mode of operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Patent number: 10081434
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system configured to selectively hold open an aircraft engine cowl, comprising: a rod, a slider coupled to the rod, a track coupled to the slider, a latch coupled to the track. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a nacelle system of an aircraft, comprising: an engine case, a bracket attached to the engine case or a cowl, a rod coupled to the bracket via a bearing, a clevis coupled to the rod, a slider coupled to the clevis, a track coupled to the slider and to the engine case or the cowl, and a latch coupled to the track that is configured to control a translation of the slider along the track based on a state of the cowl.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventors: Raphael Lozano, Kevin I. Strong, Andrew Mai-Tuan Hoang, Johann S. Schrell, Christian Soria
  • Publication number: 20170284337
    Abstract: A nacelle is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This nacelle includes a stationary support, a fanlet, a thrust reverser sleeve and an interface assembly providing an interface between the stationary support, the fanlet and the thrust reverser sleeve where the fanlet and the thrust reverser sleeve are respectively in stowed positions. The stationary support extends circumferentially about an axial centerline. The fanlet includes an inlet structure and a fan cowl. The fanlet is configured to translate axially along the centerline. The thrust reverser sleeve is configured to translate axially along the centerline. The interface assembly includes a pair of interlocking components, wherein a first of the interlocking components is mounted to the fanlet at the aft end of the fanlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Publication number: 20170175674
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system associated with a thrust reverser of an aircraft, comprising: a set of cascades incorporating a track, the track including a first track end and a second track end, a blocker door, and a link including a first link end coupled to the track and a second link end coupled to the blocker door, where the cascades are configured to translate between a stowed position and a deployed position to cause the first link end to traverse the track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Publication number: 20160369743
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a thrust reverser cascade, a fan ramp fairing and a blocker door. The thrust reverser cascade extends along an axial centerline from a forward cascade end to an aft cascade end. The fan ramp fairing is disposed at the forward cascade end. The fan ramp fairing is configured with a fairing surface that provides a forward boundary for bypass air flowing into the thrust reverser cascade during a first mode of operation. The blocker door is configured to completely axially overlap the fairing surface during a second mode of operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventor: Johann S. Schrell
  • Publication number: 20160264249
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system configured to selectively hold open an aircraft engine cowl, comprising: a rod, a slider coupled to the rod, a track coupled to the slider, a latch coupled to the track. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a nacelle system of an aircraft, comprising: an engine case, a bracket attached to the engine case or a cowl, a rod coupled to the bracket via a bearing, a clevis coupled to the rod, a slider coupled to the clevis, a track coupled to the slider and to the engine case or the cowl, and a latch coupled to the track that is configured to control a translation of the slider along the track based on a state of the cowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Raphael Lozano, Kevin I. Strong, Andrew Mai-Tuan Hoang, Johann S. Schrell, Christian Soria