Patents by Inventor William Bogue
William Bogue 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).
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Patent number: 11739713Abstract: Disclosed is a method of repairing a rear cone segment erosion coating including removing a portion of an existing fluoroelastomer coating from a rear cone segment to form a repair area; forming a cured replacement erosion coating corresponding to the repair area, wherein the cured replacement erosion coating has a layer of fluoroelastomer and a layer of fibrous reinforcement; preparing the repair area and the cured replacement erosion coating for adhesion; locating the prepared cured replacement erosion coating on the prepared repair area; and adhering the prepared cured replacement erosion coating to the prepared repair area. Also disclosed is a cured replacement erosion coating and a repaired inlet nose cone.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2022Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES COPORATIONInventors: Brian Kenneth Holland, Jonathan Roobol, William Bogue, Kerry Lynn Davis, Michael A. Morden, Brandon A. Gates
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Publication number: 20230114262Abstract: A method is provided involving a fairing for a turbine engine. During this method, a detail is provided. The detail includes a carrier and an exterior layer bonded to the carrier. The carrier is configured from or otherwise includes fiber-reinforced composite material. The exterior layer is configured from or otherwise includes polymer material. The detail is arranged with the fairing. The fairing includes an exterior side and an edge. The detail covers and extends along at least a portion of the exterior side. The detail wraps at least partially around the edge. The carrier and at least a first overhang portion of the exterior layer are bonded to the fairing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Brian K. Holland, Patrick B. Mayabb, William Bogue, Kerry L. Davis, Jeffrey Denton
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Patent number: 11512610Abstract: A clamp for securing a component to an isogrid case of a gas turbine engine includes a top having an attachment feature for coupling the clamp to the component. The clamp further includes a bottom. The clamp further includes two sides extending from the top towards the bottom, each of the two sides being thicker at the bottom than at the top, and the two sides defining a shaped slot closer to the bottom than the top for receiving a rib of the isogrid case.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Daniel A. Bales, William Bogue, Stuart C. Kozan
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Publication number: 20220333551Abstract: Disclosed is a method of repairing a rear cone segment erosion coating including removing a portion of an existing fluoroelastomer coating from a rear cone segment to form a repair area; forming a cured replacement erosion coating corresponding to the repair area, wherein the cured replacement erosion coating has a layer of fluoroelastomer and a layer of fibrous reinforcement; preparing the repair area and the cured replacement erosion coating for adhesion; locating the prepared cured replacement erosion coating on the prepared repair area; and adhering the prepared cured replacement erosion coating to the prepared repair area. Also disclosed is a cured replacement erosion coating and a repaired inlet nose cone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Inventors: Brian Kenneth Holland, Jonathan Roobol, William Bogue, Kerry Lynn Davis, Michael A. Morden, Brandon A. Gates
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Patent number: 11408371Abstract: Disclosed is a method of repairing a rear cone segment erosion coating including removing a portion of an existing fluoroelastomer coating from a rear cone segment to form a repair area; forming a cured replacement erosion coating corresponding to the repair area, wherein the cured replacement erosion coating has a layer of fluoroelastomer and a layer of fibrous reinforcement; preparing the repair area and the cured replacement erosion coating for adhesion; locating the prepared cured replacement erosion coating on the prepared repair area; and adhering the prepared cured replacement erosion coating to the prepared repair area. Also disclosed is a cured replacement erosion coating and a repaired inlet nose cone.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Brian Kenneth Holland, Jonathan Roobol, William Bogue, Kerry Lynn Davis, Michael A. Morden, Brandon A. Gates
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Patent number: 11260421Abstract: A method of repairing an erosion coating coupled to a substrate, wherein the coating comprises an anodization layer on the substrate, a bond primer layer on the anodization layer, a corrosion-resistant primer on the bond primer, and an erosion coating on the corrosion-resistant primer. The method comprises abrading an erosion coating; abrading a corrosion-resistant primer; creating an abraded surface comprising a bond primer over an anodization layer coupled to the substrate, applying a sol-gel adhesion promoter layer to said abraded surface; applying a corrosion-resistant layer over the sol-gel adhesion promoter layer; and applying an erosion coating layer over the corrosion-resistant layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: John Harner, John D. Riehl, William Bogue, Gary A. Wigell
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Patent number: 11065825Abstract: A method of sealing a first component to a second component comprising the steps of locating at least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer against a first sealing surface on a first component and against a second sealing surface on a second component. At least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer is compressed against the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface prior to curing at least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer. At least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer is heated to promote flow and conformation to the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. At least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer is cured to provide a fluid tight seal between the first component and the second component.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2018Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Kerry Lynn Davis, William Bogue
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Patent number: 11033986Abstract: A system is provided comprising a hardened stud body and an unhardened stud subunit coupled to the hardened stud body. The hardened stud body may comprise a first composition having by weight between 17% and 21% chromium, between 2.8% and 3.3% molybdenum, between 50% to 55% nickel, and between 4.75% and 5.5% niobium. The unhardened stud subunit may comprise a second composition having by weight between 20% and 23% chromium, between 8% and 10% molybdenum, at least 58% nickel, and between 3.15% and 4.15% niobium.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Carl E. Pelletier, William Bogue
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Publication number: 20210140345Abstract: A clamp for securing a component to an isogrid case of a gas turbine engine includes a top having an attachment feature for coupling the clamp to the component. The clamp further includes a bottom. The clamp further includes two sides extending from the top towards the bottom, each of the two sides being thicker at the bottom than at the top, and the two sides defining a shaped slot closer to the bottom than the top for receiving a rib of the isogrid case.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2019Publication date: May 13, 2021Inventors: Daniel A. Bales, William Bogue, Stuart C. Kozan
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Patent number: 10927684Abstract: A method is provided for repairing a component of an item of rotational equipment, where the component includes a coating and a component body, and where the coating is on the component body and includes a defect. The method includes steps of: (a) removing a portion of the coating from the component body thereby forming a coating aperture, the removed portion of the coating including the defect, and the portion of the coating is removed such that the coating aperture has a coating aperture configuration which substantially matches a first patch configuration of a first coating patch; (b) preparing the component at the coating aperture to receive the first coating patch, (c) disposing the first coating patch within the coating aperture; and (d) attaching the first coating patch to the component body.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2016Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: William Bogue, Dorel M. Moisei
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Patent number: 10683808Abstract: A method of applying a wear-resistant coating to aluminum sliding contact wear surfaces is disclosed. The method includes providing a plurality of parts having sliding contact wear surfaces and thermal spray coating at least one of a composite aluminum oxide and PTFE or a blend of aluminum oxide and PTFE. The disclosed method may be used to repair aluminum parts subject to sliding contact wear as well as in the design of new aluminum parts subject to sliding contact wear. Improved compressor bleed valves for gas turbine engines and improved fan exit case assemblies are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: June 16, 2020Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William Bogue, Timothy J. Tabor
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Publication number: 20200180235Abstract: A method of sealing a first component to a second component comprising the steps of locating at least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer against a first sealing surface on a first component and against a second sealing surface on a second component. At least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer is compressed against the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface prior to curing at least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer. At least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer is heated to promote flow and conformation to the first sealing surface and the second sealing surface. At least one fiber reinforced polyimide resin layer is cured to provide a fluid tight seal between the first component and the second component.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2018Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Kerry Lynn Davis, William Bogue
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Publication number: 20200087794Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a method of repairing a non-line of sight feature on a surface, the method comprising machining a worn irregular non-line of sight surface to provide a substantially planar repair surface, depositing a nickel plate base layer having a base layer thickness on the substantially planar repair surface, and depositing a protective layer having a protective layer thickness on the nickel plate base layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2018Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Matthew Grow, Chris Vargas, William Bogue, Steven Ivory
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Publication number: 20200023471Abstract: A system is provided comprising a hardened stud body and an unhardened stud subunit coupled to the hardened stud body. The hardened stud body may comprise a first composition having by weight between 17% and 21% chromium, between 2.8% and 3.3% molybdenum, between 50% to 55% nickel, and between 4.75% and 5.5% niobium. The unhardened stud subunit may comprise a second composition having by weight between 20% and 23% chromium, between 8% and 10% molybdenum, at least 58% nickel, and between 3.15% and 4.15% niobium.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Carl E Pelletier, William Bogue
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Patent number: 10458035Abstract: A method for anodizing a bonded assembly may include attaching a first electrode to a first component of the bonded assembly, and forming a first oxide layer on the first component. The bonded assembly may comprise the first component and a second component bonded to the first component. The second component may be electrically isolated from the first component.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: John Harner, John D. Riehl, William Bogue, Gary A. Wigell, Brandon A. Gates, Michael A. Morden, Thomas M. Morin
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Patent number: 10434607Abstract: A method of immobilizing a contaminant within a component includes identifying the contaminant. The component is thermally processed via a specific thermal cycle related to the contaminant. The specific thermal cycle is performed within an inert environment relative to a substrate. The specific thermal cycle is configured to effect a controlled evaporation of volatiles of the contaminant and a controlled coking of remaining contaminant.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian K. Holland, William Bogue, Jeffrey Denton
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Patent number: 10273830Abstract: An annular bushing includes an annular cylindrical portion with a flange that defines a fastener aperture along an axis. A multiple of spacers extend from an outer surface of the annular cylindrical portion and the flange. The multiple of spacers are operable to control a bond line thickness.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Brian K. Holland, Jeffrey Denton, William Bogue
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Publication number: 20190061073Abstract: A method of separating a lap joint assembly may include positioning a fluid emitter relative to a lap joint assembly. The lap joint assembly may include an adhesive lap joint between a first component and a second component. The method may further include emitting a cryogenic fluid stream from the fluid emitter at the adhesive lap joint. Positioning the fluid emitter and emitting the cryogenic fluid stream may include orienting the fluid emitter such that an angle between the cryogenic fluid stream and the adhesive lap joint is less than 45 degrees. The first component may be a sheath and the second component may be an airfoil body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William Bogue, John D. Riehl, John Harner, Gary A. Wigell, Jeffrey Ian Phillips, Anthony G. Ruglio
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Patent number: 10214824Abstract: A composite component and a plated polymer component are disclosed. The composite component may comprise a body portion formed from an organic matrix composite, a first metal coating applied to a surface of the body portion, and an outer metal layer on the first metal coating that is erosion-resistant. The plated polymer component may comprise a polymer substrate, a metal plating layer applied to a surface of the polymer substrate, and at least one selectively thickened region in the metal plating layer. The at least one selectively thickened region may assist in protecting the plated polymer component against wear and/or erosion.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: William Bogue, Grant O. Cook, III, Gary M. Lomasney, Joseph Parkos, Colin J. Kling, Charles R. Watson
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Publication number: 20190024256Abstract: A method of repairing an erosion coating coupled to a substrate, wherein the coating comprises an anodization layer on the substrate, a bond primer layer on the anodization layer, a corrosion-resistant primer on the bond primer, and an erosion coating on the corrosion-resistant primer the method comprising abrading an erosion coating; abrading a corrosion-resistant primer; creating an abraded surface comprising a bond primer over an anodization layer coupled to the substrate, chemically etching the anodization layer; abrading the bond primer; applying an anodization layer to the substrate; applying a bond primer layer over the anodization layer; applying a corrosion-resistant layer over the bond primer layer; and applying an erosion coating layer over the corrosion-resistant layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: John D. Riehl, William Bogue, Gary A. Wigell, John Harner