Patents by Inventor Michael D. Stoten

Michael D. Stoten 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).

  • Ceramic stator vane assembly
    Patent number: 4768924
    Abstract: A ceramic stator vane assembly for a gas turbine engine comprises a plurality of ceramic stator vane segments arranged in an annular array with each vane segment having integral concentric tip and root platform members. The tip and root platform members define continuous inner and outer surfaces for receiving inner and outer ceramic rings. Radial and axial housing members are provided for mounting the stator vane assembly within the engine, and thermal insulation means are provided between the ceramic vane assembly and the housing members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: September 6, 1988
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Inc.
    Inventors: Gilles Carrier, Michael D. Stoten, Patrick Szwedska