Patents by Inventor Joshua Daniel Winn

Joshua Daniel Winn 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).

  • COOLING PASSAGES FOR A MID-TURBINE FRAME
    Publication number: 20160265439
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner frame case. A bearing support member is located adjacent the inner frame case. At least one spoke is attached to the inner frame case. At least one spoke includes a cooling airflow passage that extends through the inner frame case and the bearing support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2015
    Publication date: September 15, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Winn, Anthony P. Cherolis
  • INTEGRATED INNER CASE HEAT SHIELD
    Publication number: 20160258322
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a first frame case, a flange coupled to the first frame case, and a heat shield adjacent to the flange and between adjacent spokes. A method of cooling a portion of a gas turbine engine is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Winn, Anthony P. Cherolis, Steven D. Porter, Christopher Treat, Kevin Zacchera
  • COOLING PASSAGES FOR A MID-TURBINE FRAME
    Publication number: 20160230598
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame assembly includes an inner frame case which includes a first plurality of holes and a second plurality of holes. A plurality of tie rods is circumferentially spaced around the inner frame case and includes an inlet passage that is aligned with the first plurality of holes. A plurality of hollow airfoils is aligned with the second plurality of holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony P. Cherolis, Jeffrey J. Lienau, Robert Newman, John H. Mosley, Joshua Daniel Winn, Paul K. Sanchez
  • MID-TURBINE FRAME ASSEMBLY
    Publication number: 20160222827
    Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a first component that includes a bushing opening. A second component includes a fastener opening. A threaded bushing is at least partially located within the bushing opening. A fastener extends through the fastener opening and engages the bushing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Winn, Alexander Broulidakis, Paul K. Sanchez, Anthony P. Cherolis, Joseph J. Sedor, Christopher Treat
  • COOLING PASSAGES FOR A MID-TURBINE FRAME
    Publication number: 20160208646
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an outer frame case and an inner frame case. At least one spoke connects the outer frame case to the inner frame case. The spoke includes a cooling airflow passage that extends in a radial direction and an axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Joshua Daniel Winn, Anthony P. Cherolis
  • COOLING PASSAGES FOR A MID-TURBINE FRAME
    Publication number: 20160208699
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame includes an inner frame case including a fluid passage. At least one hollow spoke is attached to the inner frame case. At least one hollow spoke includes an inlet passage. A transfer tube includes a first end that forms a first connection with at least one hollow spoke and a second end forms a second connection with the inner frame case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony P. Cherolis, Joshua Daniel Winn, Alberto A. Mateo