Patents by Inventor Alan J. Binks

Alan J. Binks 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).

  • Strake for aircraft propulsion system nacelle
    Patent number: 10723445
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a nacelle exterior skin and a strake. The strake is configured with a base and an airfoil that projects out from the base. The base is recessed into and connected to the nacelle exterior skin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Binks
  • Assembly for mounting a turbine engine to a pylon
    Patent number: 10144524
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for mounting a turbofan engine to a pylon. The turbofan engine includes a fan section and an engine core. The mounting assembly includes a fan case, a first mount and a second mount. The fan case is configured to house the fan section of the turbofan engine. The first mount is connected to the fan case, and configured to mount the fan case to the pylon. The second mount is connected to the fan case, and configured to mount the fan case to the pylon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Binks, Allan R. Penda
  • STRAKE FOR AIRCRAFT PROPULSION SYSTEM NACELLE
    Publication number: 20180334249
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. This assembly includes a nacelle exterior skin and a strake. The strake is configured with a base and an airfoil that projects out from the base. The base is recessed into and connected to the nacelle exterior skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2017
    Publication date: November 22, 2018
    Inventor: Alan J. Binks
  • Hybrid inner fixed structure with metallic and composite construction
    Patent number: 9885253
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system for an aircraft comprising: a titanium bottle section that includes at least two sections configured to house an engine, and at least one bifurcation panel coupled to the bottle section, wherein the at least one bifurcation panel includes a material that is different from titanium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Rohr, Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Soria, Jihad Ramlaoui, Alan J. Binks
  • HYBRID INNER FIXED STRUCTURE WITH METALLIC AND COMPOSITE CONSTRUCTION
    Publication number: 20150098810
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system for an aircraft comprising: a titanium bottle section that includes at least two sections configured to house an engine, and at least one bifurcation panel coupled to the bottle section, wherein the at least one bifurcation panel includes a material that is different from titanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventors: Christian Soria, Jihad Ramlaoui, Alan J. Binks
  • ASSEMBLY FOR MOUNTING A TURBINE ENGINE TO A PYLON
    Publication number: 20140369810
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for mounting a turbofan engine to a pylon. The turbofan engine includes a fan section and an engine core. The mounting assembly includes a fan case, a first mount and a second mount. The fan case is configured to house the fan section of the turbofan engine. The first mount is connected to the fan case, and configured to mount the fan case to the pylon. The second mount is connected to the fan case, and configured to mount the fan case to the pylon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Alan J. Binks, Allan R. Penda