Patents by Inventor ANTHONY LACKO
ANTHONY LACKO 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).
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Publication number: 20230220803Abstract: A powerplant can include a first prime mover configured to turn a propulsor, and a second prime mover operatively connected in parallel with the first prime mover to turn the propulsor together with or separately from the first prime mover. The powerplant can include a firewall disposed around at least one of the first prime mover or the second prime mover to create a first prime mover fire zone and a second prime mover fire zone separate from the first prime mover fire zone such that the first prime mover is protected against a second prime mover fire, and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lacko, Frank Becker, Antonio Pizzi
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Patent number: 11603800Abstract: A hybrid electric powerplant can include an electric motor configured to convert electrical energy into kinetic energy to turn a propulsor, and a heat engine configured to convert a fuel into kinetic energy to turn the propulsor. The powerplant can include a firewall disposed around at least one of the electric motor or the heat engine to create an electric motor fire zone and a heat engine fire zone separate from the electric motor fire zone such that the electric motor is protected against a heat engine fire, and vice versa.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lacko, Frank Becker, Antonio Pizzi
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Patent number: 11548653Abstract: A nacelle is provided that includes an outer structure and an inner structure. The inner structure includes a support structure, a first core cowl and a second core cowl. The support structure includes a plurality of first hinges, a plurality of second hinges, a plurality of longitudinal rails and a plurality of crossover rails spaced longitudinally along and connected to the longitudinal rails. Each of the first hinges is connected to a respective one of the crossover rails at a first distal end of the respective crossover rail. Each of the second hinges is connected to a respective one of the crossover rails at a second distal end of the respective crossover rail. The first core cowl is pivotally mounted to the support structure by the first hinges. The second core cowl is pivotally mounted to the support structure by the second hinges.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lacko, Christian Soria
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Patent number: 11498656Abstract: An airfoil system is provided that includes an airfoil. This airfoil includes a first exterior surface, a second exterior surface, a first airfoil segment and a second airfoil segment. The airfoil extends widthwise between the first exterior surface and the second exterior surface. The first airfoil segment includes first composite material and a receptacle. A base of the receptacle is embedded within the first composite material. The second airfoil segment includes second composite material and a key. A base of the key is embedded within the second composite material. The key is mated with the receptacle thereby attaching the second airfoil segment to the first airfoil segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2021Date of Patent: November 15, 2022Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20220340253Abstract: An airfoil system is provided that includes an airfoil and an electric device. The airfoil includes a first exterior surface, a second exterior surface, a first airfoil segment and a second airfoil segment attached to the first airfoil segment. The airfoil extends widthwise between the first exterior surface and the second exterior surface. The first airfoil segment forms the first exterior surface. The second airfoil segment forms the second exterior surface. The electric device is embedded within the airfoil between the first airfoil segment and the second airfoil segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20220340254Abstract: An airfoil system is provided that includes an airfoil. This airfoil includes a first exterior surface, a second exterior surface, a first airfoil segment and a second airfoil segment. The airfoil extends widthwise between the first exterior surface and the second exterior surface. The first airfoil segment includes first composite material and a receptacle. A base of the receptacle is embedded within the first composite material. The second airfoil segment includes second composite material and a key. A base of the key is embedded within the second composite material. The key is mated with the receptacle thereby attaching the second airfoil segment to the first airfoil segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Patent number: 11441482Abstract: A translating inlet assembly may comprise a first inlet portion and a second portion configured to translate relative to the first portion. A track may be located in the first portion. A rail may be coupled to the second portion and configured to translate along the track. The rail and the track may form a load bearing component configured to transfer inertial loads experienced by the second portion. A first actuator may be operationally coupled to the rail and configured to drive the rail along the track.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: September 13, 2022Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20210316872Abstract: A nacelle is provided that includes an outer structure and an inner structure. The inner structure includes a support structure, a first core cowl and a second core cowl. The support structure includes a plurality of first hinges, a plurality of second hinges, a plurality of longitudinal rails and a plurality of crossover rails spaced longitudinally along and connected to the longitudinal rails. Each of the first hinges is connected to a respective one of the crossover rails at a first distal end of the respective crossover rail. Each of the second hinges is connected to a respective one of the crossover rails at a second distal end of the respective crossover rail. The first core cowl is pivotally mounted to the support structure by the first hinges. The second core cowl is pivotally mounted to the support structure by the second hinges.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Anthony Lacko, Christian Soria
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Publication number: 20210163142Abstract: A hybrid electric powerplant can include an electric motor configured to convert electrical energy into kinetic energy to turn a propulsor, and a heat engine configured to convert a fuel into kinetic energy to turn the propulsor. The powerplant can include a firewall disposed around at least one of the electric motor or the heat engine to create an electric motor fire zone and a heat engine fire zone separate from the electric motor fire zone such that the electric motor is protected against a heat engine fire, and vice versa.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2020Publication date: June 3, 2021Applicant: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lacko, Frank Becker, Antonio Pizzi
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Patent number: 10954888Abstract: A thrust reverser is disclosed. The thrust reverser includes a frame, a first reverser door pivotally mounted to the frame, a second reverser door pivotally mounted to the frame and a hybrid exhaust duct. A first trailing edge of the first reverser door forms a portion of an exit plane of the thrust reverser and a second trailing edge of the second reverser door merges into the hybrid exhaust duct.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Patent number: 10940955Abstract: A sound attenuation device includes an acoustic panel having a first end and a second end spaced from the first end. The first end is configured for attachment to a first mount and the second end is configured for attachment to a second mount. The acoustic panel comprises a permeable skin and a septum, the septum having a length extending between the first end and the second end.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Anthony Lacko, David Edward Pierick, Wentaur Eugene Chien, Song Chiou
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Patent number: 10899463Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft. This aircraft assembly includes an aircraft propulsion system and a pylon configured to mount the aircraft propulsion system to an airframe member. The pylon includes a first pylon structure and a second pylon structure. The first pylon structure is configured to mount to the airframe member. The second pylon structure is mounted to the aircraft propulsion system. The second pylon structure is configured to disconnect from the first pylon structure while mounted to the airframe member.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Michael Aten, Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20200386158Abstract: A translating inlet assembly may comprise a first inlet portion and a second portion configured to translate relative to the first portion. A track may be located in the first portion. A rail may be coupled to the second portion and configured to translate along the track. The rail and the track may form a load bearing component configured to transfer inertial loads experienced by the second portion. A first actuator may be operationally coupled to the rail and configured to drive the rail along the track.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2019Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: ROHR, INC.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Patent number: 10759541Abstract: An assembly is provided for an aircraft propulsion system. The assembly includes a tubular inner housing, a tubular outer housing and a bifurcation. The bifurcation includes a leading edge structure structurally connected to the inner housing and the outer housing.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Rohr, Inc.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20200141355Abstract: A nacelle is provided comprising, a thrust reverser comprising a translating sleeve configured to translate between a stowed position and a deployed position, the translating sleeve comprising a slat cutout for clearance, and a slat door disposed at least partially in the slat cutout in response to the thrust reverser being in the stowed position, wherein the slat door is configured to move in response to the thrust reverser being in the deployed position to expose a portion of the slat cutout to accept a portion of a deployed forward wing slat.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Rohr, Inc.Inventors: Sara Christine Crawford, Michael Aten, Anthony Lacko
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Patent number: 10641208Abstract: A thrust reverser for a gas turbine engine includes a reverser door pivotally mounted to a frame, an exhaust duct translationally mounted to the frame and an actuator having an actuator rod connected to the reverser door and to the exhaust duct.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: ROHR, INC.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Patent number: 10640223Abstract: A safety maintenance panel for a thrust reverser is provided. The thrust reverser may comprise one or more doors configured to actuate from a closed position to a deployed position. The safety maintenance panel may be located on the thrust reverser. The safety maintenance panel may comprise a safety pin configured to engage the door in the deployed position to at least partially limit movement of the door from the deployed position. In that respect, the safety pin may be inserted into a panel pin hole through the maintenance panel and a door pin hole through the door to lock the door into the deployed position.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2017Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: ROHR, INC.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Patent number: 10619597Abstract: A nacelle is provided comprising, a thrust reverser comprising a translating sleeve configured to translate between a stowed position and a deployed position, the translating sleeve comprising a slat cutout for clearance, and a slat door disposed at least partially in the slat cutout in response to the thrust reverser being in the stowed position, wherein the slat door is configured to move in response to the thrust reverser being in the deployed position to expose a portion of the slat cutout to accept a portion of a deployed forward wing slat.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: ROHR, INC.Inventors: Sara Christine Crawford, Michael Aten, Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20190301399Abstract: A thrust reverser is disclosed. The thrust reverser includes a frame, a first reverser door pivotally mounted to the frame, a second reverser door pivotally mounted to the frame and a hybrid exhaust duct. A first trailing edge of the first reverser door forms a portion of an exit plane of the thrust reverser and a second trailing edge of the second reverser door merges into the hybrid exhaust duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2018Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: ROHR, INC.Inventor: Anthony Lacko
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Publication number: 20190162136Abstract: A thrust reverser for a gas turbine engine includes a reverser door pivotally mounted to a frame, an exhaust duct translationally mounted to the frame and an actuator having an actuator rod connected to the reverser door and to the exhaust duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: ROHR, INC.Inventor: ANTHONY LACKO