Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Pietroniro

Anthony J. Pietroniro 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 blade tip repair
    Patent number: 10024161
    Abstract: A method for repairing a blade wherein the blade comprises a metallic substrate shaped to define an airfoil having a tip. A coating is on the tip. The method comprises: machining to at least partially remove the coating; plating a nickel-based base layer; and plating an abrasive layer comprising a nickel-based matrix and an abrasive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas McCall, David J. Hiskes, Christopher J. Bischof, Eric W. Stratton, Anthony J. Pietroniro, Mary E. Schubert, Kayleigh J. Brown, Michael J. Minor
  • Turbine Blade Tip Repair
    Publication number: 20160230558
    Abstract: A method for repairing a blade wherein the blade comprises a metallic substrate shaped to define an airfoil having a tip. A coating is on the tip. The method comprises: machining to at least partially remove the coating; plating a nickel-based base layer; and plating an abrasive layer comprising a nickel-based matrix and an abrasive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas McCall, David J. Hiskes, Christopher J. Bischof, Eric W. Stratton, Anthony J. Pietroniro, Mary E. Schubert, Kayleigh J. Brown, Michael J. Minor