Patents by Inventor Aaron D. Sippel

Aaron D. Sippel 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).

  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-PIECE SUPPORT FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIAL SEAL SEGMENTS
    Publication number: 20210222569
    Abstract: An assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine or other engine has a carrier component and a blade track segment. The assembly includes a mounting system for coupling the blade track segment to the carrier component. In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly is a turbine shroud segment for blocking gasses from passing over turbine blades included in the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel, Daniel K. Vetters
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-PIECE SUPPORT FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIAL SEAL SEGMENTS
    Publication number: 20210222579
    Abstract: An assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine or other engine has a carrier component and a blade track segment. The assembly includes a mounting system for coupling the blade track segment to the carrier component. In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly is a turbine shroud segment for blocking gasses from passing over turbine blades included in the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel, Daniel K. Vetters
  • Turbine shroud assembly with sealed pin mounting arrangement
    Patent number: 11066947
    Abstract: A shroud assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a seal segment, a carrier, and a mount system. The seal segment extends circumferentially at least partway around an axis to define a gas path boundary of the shroud assembly. The carrier is configured to support the seal segment in position radially relative to the axis. The mount system couples the seal segment with the carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman, Alexandra Baucco, Jeffrey A. Walston
  • Turbine shroud assembly with ceramic matrix composite blade track segments and full hoop carrier
    Patent number: 11053817
    Abstract: A turbine shroud adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a blade track segment and a carrier. The blade track segment includes an arcuate shroud wall that extends circumferentially partway around an axis and a mount post that extends radially outward away from the shroud wall. The carrier is coupled with the mount post of the blade track segment to support the blade track segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Aaron D. Sippel, Paulo Bazan
  • Brazed blade track for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 11053806
    Abstract: A blade track for a gas turbine engine includes segments and joints that couple the segments together. Each segment extends part-way around a central axis of the engine and the joints couple together adjacent segments to form a full hoop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Daniel K. Vetters, Jun Shi, David J. Thomas, Andrew J. Eifert, Peter Broadhead
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH SEALED PIN MOUNTING ARRANGEMENT
    Publication number: 20210189897
    Abstract: A shroud assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a seal segment, a carrier, and a mount system. The seal segment extends circumferentially at least partway around an axis to define a gas path boundary of the shroud assembly. The carrier is configured to support the seal segment in position radially relative to the axis. The mount system couples the seal segment with the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman, Alexandra Baucco, Jeffrey A. Walston
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH CASE CAPTURED SEAL SEGMENT CARRIER
    Publication number: 20210189909
    Abstract: A turbine module includes a turbine rotor assembly, a turbine case, and a turbine shroud assembly. The turbine rotor assembly is mounted to rotate about a central reference axis. The turbine case is spaced radially outward from the turbine rotor assembly circumferentially around the central reference axis. The turbine shroud assembly includes a plurality of turbine shroud segments mounted to the turbine case. Each turbine shroud segment includes a blade track segment that faces the turbine rotor assembly and a carrier mounted to the turbine case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH MULTI-PIECE SUPPORT FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIAL SEAL SEGMENTS
    Publication number: 20210189894
    Abstract: An assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine or other engine has a carrier component and a blade track segment. The assembly includes a mounting system for coupling the blade track segment to the carrier component. In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly is a turbine shroud segment for blocking gasses from passing over turbine blades included in the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel, Daniel K. Vetters
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH HANGERS FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIAL SEAL SEGMENTS
    Publication number: 20210189898
    Abstract: An assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine or other engine has a carrier component and a supported component, illustratively used as a heat shield. The assembly includes a mounting system for coupling the supported component to the carrier component. In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly is a turbine shroud segment for blocking gasses from passing over turbine blades included in the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel, Daniel K. Vetters, Alexandra Baucco, Jeffrey M. Crutchfield
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH PINNED ATTACHMENT SUPPLEMENTS FOR CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE COMPONENT MOUNTING
    Publication number: 20210172339
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a turbine shroud assembly with a carrier and a plurality of turbine shroud segments. Each turbine shroud segment includes a blade track segment and a mount assembly. The carrier is arranged to extend circumferentially at least partway around an axis. The blade track segment includes a shroud wall and a mount post that extends radially away from the shroud wall. The mount assembly is configured to couple the blade track segment with the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Thomas Nixon, Jay Lane, Aaron D. Sippel, Robert F. Proctor
  • Ceramic matrix composite blade track assembly with tip clearance control
    Patent number: 11028722
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a blade track assembly used in a gas turbine engine. The blade track assembly includes blade track segments made from ceramic matrix composite materials and a tip clearance control system for adjusting the inner diameter of the blade track assembly during use in an engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Aaron D. Sippel
  • ASSEMBLY WITH PIN-MOUNTED CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE MATERIAL COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20210164365
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly includes a carrier, a blade track segment, and an attachment pin. The carrier is arranged to extend circumferentially at least partway around an axis. The blade track segment includes a runner that faces the axis to define a portion of a primary gas path of the gas turbine engine and an attachment flange that extends radially away from the runner. The attachment pin is configured to mount the blade track segment to the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Shaling Starr, Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman, David J. Thomas
  • Turbine wheel assembly with retainer rings for ceramic matrix composite material blades
    Patent number: 11021974
    Abstract: A wheel assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a disk, an annular coverplate, and an anti-rotation feature. The disk is adapted to receive blades and rotate about an axis during use of the gas turbine engine. The annular coverplate is coupled with the disk and adapted to block axial movement of the blades. The anti-rotation feature is coupled with the disk and the annular coverplate to resist rotation of the annular coverplate relative to the disk.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Aaron D. Sippel, James Sellhorn
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH SHEET-METAL SEALING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20210148244
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly for use with a gas turbine engine includes a carrier assembly coupled to a blade track segment, and a sheet-metal seal that seals on axial and radial facing surfaces therebetween. The blade track segment includes a shroud wall that extends circumferentially partway around an axis and an attachment feature that extends radially outward from the shroud wall. The carrier is coupled with the attachment feature to support the blade track segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE BLADE TRACK SEGMENTS AND FULL HOOP CARRIER
    Publication number: 20210148251
    Abstract: A turbine shroud adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a blade track segment and a carrier. The blade track segment includes an arcuate shroud wall that extends circumferentially partway around an axis and a mount post that extends radially outward away from the shroud wall. The carrier is coupled with the mount post of the blade track segment to support the blade track segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Aaron D. Sippel, Paulo Bazan
  • TURBINE SHROUD CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY WITH SEALING FEATURES
    Publication number: 20210148252
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly for use with a gas turbine engine includes a blade track segment coupled to a carrier segment, and a sheet-metal seal that seals therebetween. The blade track segment includes a shroud wall that extends circumferentially partway around an axis and an attachment feature that extends radially outward from the shroud wall. The carrier is coupled with the attachment feature to support the blade track segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH CASE CAPTURED SEAL SEGMENT CARRIER
    Publication number: 20210148250
    Abstract: A turbine module includes a turbine rotor assembly, a turbine case, and a turbine shroud assembly. The turbine rotor assembly is mounted to rotate about a central reference axis. The turbine case is spaced radially outward from the turbine rotor assembly circumferentially around the central reference axis. The turbine shroud assembly includes a plurality of turbine shroud segments mounted to the turbine case. Each turbine shroud segment includes a blade track segment that faces the turbine rotor assembly and a carrier mounted to the turbine case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman
  • TURBINE SHROUD ASSEMBLY WITH FLANGE MOUNTED CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE TURBINE SHROUD RING
    Publication number: 20210148248
    Abstract: A turbine assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes an outer case, a blade track segment, and a carrier. The outer case extends circumferentially at least partway around an axis of the engine. The blade track segment is configured to define a portion of a gas path of the turbine assembly. The carrier is coupled with the outer case and the blade track segment to support the blade track segment in position radially relative to the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, David J. Thomas, Jeffrey A. Walston, Aaron D. Sippel
  • Turbine vane assembly with ceramic matrix composite components
    Patent number: 11008888
    Abstract: A turbine vane assembly adapted for use in a gas turbine engine includes a vane support and a vane heat shield comprising ceramic matrix composite materials to insulate the metallic materials of the vane support. The turbine vane assembly further includes an aero-load transfer rib located outside of a primary gas path and configured to carry loads applied to the vane heat shield to the vane support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Ted J. Freeman, David J. Thomas, Adam L. Chamberlain
  • Ceramic matrix composite turbine blade with abrasive tip
    Patent number: 10995623
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to blades used in gas turbine engines. More specifically designs in accordance with the present disclosure include turbine blades comprising ceramic matrix composite materials with abrasive tips coupled thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce High Temperature Composites Inc., Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron D. Sippel, Andrew Glucklich, Sungbo Shim, Ted J. Freeman