Patents by Inventor Andrew M. Simonich

Andrew M. Simonich 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).

  • Method of manufacture of plug nozzle with thrust reverser
    Patent number: 11891964
    Abstract: A propulsion unit includes a gas turbine engine and an exhaust nozzle coupled to an aft end of the gas turbine engine. The exhaust nozzle is configured to interact with exhaust gases exiting the gas turbine engine in an aft direction. The exhaust nozzle includes an outer nozzle case and an inner plug that cooperate to define an exhaust flow path therebetween. The exhaust nozzle is configured to manipulate the exhaust gases to provide different thrust capabilities for the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth M. Pesyna, Andrew M. Simonich