Patents by Inventor Arthur J. Paukune

Arthur J. Paukune 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).

  • Ribbed flange modified seal
    Patent number: 4199175
    Abstract: The cylindrical sections of a gas turbine engine are provided with flanges at each end for bolting the sections to one another. Each flange includes a series of strengthening ribs of arcuate configuration extending axially outward from the center of the wall thereof between the several bolts needed to join the adjacent sections together. The ribs serve to eliminate the need for at least 2 out of 3 bolts while effectively maintaining the required stiffness and sealing capability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1978
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Arthur J. Paukune