Patents by Inventor Russell N. Bennett

Russell N. Bennett 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: 11274829
    Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic shell forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic shell. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner includes a plurality of ceramic tiles mounted to the metallic shell and arranged to shield the metallic shell from heat generated in the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, Russell N. Bennett, William G. Cummings, III, Jun Shi
  • Publication number: 20200033005
    Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic shell forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic shell. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner includes a plurality of ceramic tiles mounted to the metallic shell and arranged to shield the metallic shell from heat generated in the combustion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, Russell N. Bennett, William G. Cummings, III, Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 10458652
    Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic shell forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic shell. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner includes a plurality of ceramic tiles mounted to the metallic shell and arranged to shield the metallic shell from heat generated in the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, Russell N. Bennett, William G. Cummings, III, Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 10161635
    Abstract: Crossover tubes for use with cans of a turbine engine. The crossover tubes include an outer member, an inner member that is adapted to move collinearly with the outer member. The crossover tubes also include a pair of flanges and a biasing member positioned between the flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Pinnick, Kevin M. Sauer, Russell N. Bennett, Bradley A. Lemke, Caleb Camara, Catherine Hidlebaugh, Kathryn M. Dimon
  • Publication number: 20170146241
    Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic shell forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic shell. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner includes a plurality of ceramic tiles mounted to the metallic shell and arranged to shield the metallic shell from heat generated in the combustion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, Russell N. Bennett, William G. Cummings, III, Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 9651258
    Abstract: A combustor for use in a gas turbine engine includes a liner with a plurality of tiles coupled to a shell via a plurality of fasteners. Each of the plurality of fasteners extends through at least one of the tiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, William G. Cummings, III, Russell N. Bennett, Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 9423129
    Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic shell forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic shell. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner includes a plurality of ceramic tiles mounted to the metallic shell and arranged to shield the metallic shell from heat generated in the combustion chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Charles B Graves, William G Cummings, III, Russell N Bennett, Jun Shi
  • Publication number: 20160010868
    Abstract: Crossover tubes for use with cans of a turbine engine. The crossover tubes include an outer member, an inner member that is adapted to move collinearly with the outer member. The crossover tubes also include a pair of flanges and a biasing member positioned between the flanges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Donald E. Pinnick, Kevin M. Sauer, Russell N. Bennett, Bradley A. Lemke, Caleb Camara, Catherine Hidlebaugh, Katherine A. Dimon
  • Publication number: 20150330633
    Abstract: A combustor for use in a gas turbine engine includes a liner with a plurality of tiles coupled to a shell via a plurality of fasteners. Each of the plurality of fasteners extends through at least one of the tiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, William G. Cummings, III, Russell N. Bennett, Jun Shi
  • Publication number: 20140360196
    Abstract: A combustor adapted for use in a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The combustor includes a metallic shell forming a cavity and a ceramic liner arranged in the cavity of the metallic shell. The ceramic liner defines a combustion chamber in which fuel is burned during operation of a gas turbine engine. The ceramic liner includes a plurality of ceramic tiles mounted to the metallic shell and arranged to shield the metallic shell from heat generated in the combustion chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Charles B. Graves, William G. Cummings, III, Russell N. Bennett, Jun Shi
  • Patent number: 6497571
    Abstract: There is provided a flameless catalytic burner system employing a catalytic bed assembly (20) for catalyzing the oxidation of a fuel stream. The catalytic bed assembly (20) includes first and second retaining members (122, 124) which define a compartment therebetween. The catalytic bed assembly (120) also includes a plurality of catalytic members (126) disposed within the compartment. The first retaining member (122) is formed with an upstream face portion (1220) transversely extending relative to the fuel stream to describe a convex peripheral contour about at least a portion of the compartment. The second retaining member (124) is formed with a downstream face portion (1240) transversely extending relative to the fuel stream to describe a concave peripheral contour about at least a portion of the compartment. The upstream face portion (1220) is greater in surface area than the downstream face portion (1240).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Teledyne Energy Systems, a division of Teledyne
    Inventors: Malachy McAlonan, Russell N. Bennett
  • Patent number: 5446577
    Abstract: Display devices incorporating an improved working electrode are disclosed. The devices comprise a transparent outer layer, a first electrode having a reflective surface facing the transparent layer, an electrochromic material located between the reflective surface and the outer transparent layer, an electrolyte in contact with the electrochromic material and a second electrode located behind the first electrode. The first electrode is ion-permeable, allowing ions to pass through and contact the electrochromic material in order to alter the optical properties of the material. The electrochromic material is preferably a conductive polymer such, as polyaniline. The display devices are capable of changing reflectance and/or color by the application of an electric potential to the electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 29, 1995
    Assignee: Martin Marietta Corporation
    Inventors: Russell N. Bennett, William E. Kokonaski, Michael J. Hannan, Larry G. Boxall
  • Patent number: 5212343
    Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for contacting a hot reaction mass with water to initiate an explosive reaction. The reaction mass comprises a ceramic or intermetallic material that is produced by exothermically reacting a mixture of reactive elements. Suitable reaction masses include borides and/or carbides that are formed by reacting a mixture comprising B and/or C in combination with an element selected from Ti, V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, Ta and W. Additional metals such as Al, Li, Mg, Zn, Cu, Be, Na, K, Ca, Rb, Y, U and Cs may also be present in the reactive mixture. In operation, the hot reaction mass is contacted with water to initiate an explosive water reaction and to produce large volumes of hydrogen containing gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: May 18, 1993
    Assignee: Martin Marietta Corporation
    Inventors: John M. Brupbacher, Leontios Christodoulou, James M. Patton, Russell N. Bennett, Alvin F. Bopp, Larry G. Boxall, William M. Buchta