Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Maurer

Anthony J. Maurer 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).

  • Blade having a rib for an engine and method of directing ingestion material using the same
    Patent number: 11692462
    Abstract: A blade for an engine includes an airfoil body having a pressure side and a suction side, a base, and a rib located on the pressure side of the airfoil body. The rib includes a radially outer surface inclined radially outwardly with respect to the pressure side of the airfoil body and a scoop formed by the radially outer surface. The radially outer surface is inclined radially outward with respect to a normal axis to the pressure side of the airfoil body. The rib is angled at a positive angle with respect to the platform. An engine for and a method of directing ingestion material in an engine may employ the rib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Nicholas J. Kray, Weizeng Kong, Anthony J. Maurer