Patents by Inventor Philip J. Kirsopp

Philip J. Kirsopp 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).

  • Patent number: 9650903
    Abstract: A turbine vane downstream of a combustor section includes an arcuate outer vane platform defined about an axis, the arcuate outer vane platform includes a segment of the arcuate outer vane platform along the axis which follows an outer combustor liner panel structure and an arcuate inner vane platform defined about the axis, the arcuate inner vane platform includes a segment of the arcuate inner vane platform along the axis which follows an inner combustor liner panel structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Hoke, Philip J. Kirsopp
  • Patent number: 9416970
    Abstract: A combustor module for a gas turbine engine is provided that includes a first annular liner assembly extending along a longitudinal axis of the engine. The first annular liner assembly includes a first annular support shell and a plurality of first heat shield panels coupled to the first annular support shell. The first heat shield panels form a segmented ring defining a plurality of first axial seams therebetween. The combustor module further includes a bulkhead coupled to the first annular liner assembly. The bulkhead provides a plurality of fuel nozzles for passing a first mass flow comprising fuel and air. The combustor module further includes a second annular liner assembly coupled to the bulkhead. The second annular liner assembly is in spaced-apart generally coaxial relationship from the first annular liner assembly by a channel height H. The second annular liner assembly includes an air admittance hole having a mean diameter D extending along a hole axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Philip J. Kirsopp, Aaron J. Dornback, James B. Hoke
  • Publication number: 20160195272
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for coating gas turbine engine components, such as combustor panels. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a first layer to a substrate to form a bond coat, and forming a second layer over the first layer. The second layer may be formed by a material having a thermal conductivity within the range of 4.45 to 30 Kcal/(m hoC). According to one or more embodiments, the first layer may be formed by at least one of a high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) source, an electric-arc source and low pressure plasma spraying. According to one or more embodiments, the second layer, and as a result a thermal barrier coating, may be formed by at least one of air plasma spraying, suspension plasma spraying, and electronic beam physical vapor deposition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: John S. Tu, Philip J. Kirsopp, David A. Litton, Mark F. Zelesky, Dennis M. Moura, Aaron S. Butler
  • Patent number: 8726667
    Abstract: A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate 30, with an opening 80 bordered by a race 82. A swivel ball 90 nests inside the race and is rotatable relative thereto. A lock, which may be a tip bushing 108 resists disengagement of the swivel ball from the race. A fuel injector nozzle 38 extends through an opening 98 in the swivel ball. During engine operation, the ball can swivel inside the race to accommodate rotational movement of the nozzle about lateral and radial axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Keith M. Tanner, Philip J. Kirsopp
  • Publication number: 20130341912
    Abstract: A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate 30, with an opening 80 bordered by a race 82. A swivel ball 90 nests inside the race and is rotatable relative thereto. A lock, which may be a tip bushing 108 resists disengagement of the swivel ball from the race. A fuel injector nozzle 38 extends through an opening 98 in the swivel ball. During engine operation, the ball can swivel inside the race to accommodate rotational movement of the nozzle about lateral and radial axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Keith M. Tanner, Philip J. Kirsopp
  • Patent number: 8291706
    Abstract: A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate 30, with an opening 80 bordered by a race 82. A swivel ball 90 nests inside the race and is rotatable relative thereto. A lock, which may be a tip bushing 108 resists disengagement of the swivel ball from the race. A fuel injector nozzle 38 extends through an opening 98 in the swivel ball. During engine operation, the ball can swivel inside the race to accommodate rotational movement of the nozzle about lateral and radial axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Keith M. Tanner, Philip J. Kirsopp
  • Publication number: 20120198653
    Abstract: A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate 30, with an opening 80 bordered by a race 82. A swivel ball 90 nests inside the race and is rotatable relative thereto. A lock, which may be a tip bushing 108 resists disengagement of the swivel ball from the race. A fuel injector nozzle 38 extends through an opening 98 in the swivel ball. During engine operation, the ball can swivel inside the race to accommodate rotational movement of the nozzle about lateral and radial axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Inventors: Keith M. Tanner, Philip J. Kirsopp
  • Publication number: 20110126543
    Abstract: A combustor module for a gas turbine engine is provided that includes a first annular liner assembly extending along a longitudinal axis of the engine. The first annular liner assembly includes a first annular support shell and a plurality of first heat shield panels coupled to the first annular support shell. The first heat shield panels form a segmented ring defining a plurality of first axial seams therebetween. The combustor module further includes a bulkhead coupled to the first annular liner assembly. The bulkhead provides a plurality of fuel nozzles for passing a first mass flow comprising fuel and air. The combustor module further includes a second annular liner assembly coupled to the bulkhead. The second annular liner assembly is in spaced-apart generally coaxial relationship from the first annular liner assembly by a channel height H. The second annular liner assembly includes an air admittance hole having a mean diameter D extending along a hole axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Philip J. Kirsopp, Aaron J. Dornback, James B. Hoke
  • Publication number: 20110052381
    Abstract: A turbine vane downstream of a combustor section includes an arcuate outer vane platform defined about an axis, the arcuate outer vane platform includes a segment of the arcuate outer vane platform along the axis which follows an outer combustor liner panel structure and an arcuate inner vane platform defined about the axis, the arcuate inner vane platform includes a segment of the arcuate inner vane platform along the axis which follows an inner combustor liner panel structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventors: James B. Hoke, Philip J. Kirsopp
  • Patent number: 7628019
    Abstract: A bearing plate assembly for a turbine engine fuel injector includes a bearing plate 30, with an opening 80 bordered by a race 82. A swivel ball 90 nests inside the race and is rotatable relative thereto. A lock, which may be a tip bushing 108 resists disengagement of the swivel ball from the race. A fuel injector nozzle 38 extends through an opening 98 in the swivel ball. During engine operation, the ball can swivel inside the race to accommodate rotational movement of the nozzle about lateral and radial axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Keith M. Tanner, Philip J. Kirsopp