Patents Represented by Attorney Regis E. Slutter
  • Patent number: 4068468
    Abstract: A self-contained pneumatic starting system and method for initiating starting of a gas turbine machine includes a reservoir of pressurized gas which delivers motive gas flow to an expansion type pneumatic motor directly coupled to the compressor of the gas turbine machine for initiating rotation of the compressor during start up. Upon reaching self-sustaining speeds, the compressor delivers a flow of pressurized gas to replenish the reservoir for subsequent starting operation. A pressure amplifier increases the pressure of the recharging gas being supplied to the reservoir. Embodiments for driving the pressure amplifier both hydraulically and pneumatically are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1978
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Palmer R. Wood, James A. Rhoden
  • Patent number: 3944380
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of and a nozzle for extracting dirt particles introduced into a radial inflow turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1973
    Date of Patent: March 16, 1976
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventor: Johannes F. E. Kampe