Patents by Inventor Terrence Emerson

Terrence Emerson 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).

  • Microturbine power generating system
    Patent number: 6198174
    Abstract: A microturbine power generation system includes an electrical generator, a turbine and a compressor intermediate the generator and the turbine. The turbine, compressor and electrical generator are secured together by a tieshaft. The tieshaft is prestressed such that faces of the turbine, electrical generator and compressor maintain contact during high-speed, high-temperature operation of the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: AlliedSignal Inc.
    Inventors: Robert A. Nims, Patrick Lee O'Brien, Terrence Emerson