Patents by Inventor Kenny M. Swayne

Kenny M. Swayne 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).

  • Turbine cooling air regulation
    Patent number: 3972181
    Abstract: Turbine cooling air regulation is obtained by directing cooling air through turbine cooling valve means to manifold means located internally of the roots of blades mounted on a turbine rotor disk. The manifold means has sealing engagement with the rotor disk and directs air from within, through passages to the interior of the blade where it passes through openings on the surface of the blade. The cooling system can include a plurality of turbine cooling valves which can be operated in unison, or independently actuated and scheduled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1974
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1976
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Kenny M. Swayne