Patents Examined by Ninh H. Nugyen
  • Graphene discs and bores and methods of preparing the same
    Patent number: 10738648
    Abstract: Provided are discs and bores of a gas turbine engine having one or more graphene layers and methods of preparing the same. The one or more graphene layers are disposed adjacent to the disc rim and/or bore to improve heat transfer and reduce oxidation of the discs. Methods of preparing the graphene layers and systems for using the same are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Antonio Guijarro Valencia