Patents by Inventor August M. Coretto
August M. Coretto 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: 20250129807Abstract: A system includes a first electrohydraulic servo valve (EHSV) configured to be in fluid communication with a pressure supply and with a pressure return. The first EHSV includes a first actuator extend line and a first actuator retract line. A second EHSV is configured to be in fluid communication with the pressure supply and with the pressure return. The second EHSV includes a second actuator extend line and a second actuator retract line. An actuator includes an extend chamber in fluid communication with both of the first and second extend actuator lines, and a retract chamber in fluid communication with both of the first and second retract actuator lines for extending an end effector when the first and second EHSVs pressurize the extend chamber, and for retracting the end effector when the first and second EHSVs pressurize the retract chamber.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2023Publication date: April 24, 2025Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Sachin Ramprashad, August M. Coretto, Frank Perrelli
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Patent number: 12268981Abstract: Disclosed is a valve assembly, having: a valve duct having an upstream end, a downstream end and a duct wall extending from the upstream end to the downstream end; a first conduit extending from a first end at the valve duct to a second end spaced apart from the first end, the first conduit terminating at a valve assembly component; and a washing filter that includes filer media, wherein the filter media extends into the valve duct to remove particles and provide a clean flow to the first conduit.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2022Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson, Peter J. Dowd, Robert DeFelice, John M. Dehais
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Publication number: 20250109755Abstract: A system can include a first controllable valve configured to output a control pressure on one or more first pressure control lines, a second controllable valve configured to output a control pressure on one or more second pressure control lines, a transfer valve in fluid communication with the first controllable valve and the second controllable valve, and a hydraulic centering system operatively associated with and/or forming part of the transfer valve. The transfer valve can be configured to move between a first position, a second position, and a third position. The hydraulic centering system can be configured to maintain the transfer valve in the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2023Publication date: April 3, 2025Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC)Inventors: August M. Coretto, Ryan Prescott Susca, Francis P. Marocchini, Sachin Ramprashad, Leo J. Veilleux, JR.
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Publication number: 20250043804Abstract: A system can include a first controllable valve configured to output a first control pressure on one or more first pressure control lines, a second controllable valve configured to output a second control pressure on one or more second pressure control lines, and a valve assembly. The valve assembly can be configured to direct the first control pressure to a first functional system and the second control pressure to a second functional system in a first state, direct the first control pressure to both of the first functional system and the second functional system in a second state, and direct the second control pressure to both of the first functional system and the second functional system in a third state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 6, 2025Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini, Ryan Prescott Susca
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Publication number: 20250044816Abstract: A system can include a first controllable valve, a second controllable valve, a transfer valve, and a transfer control system. The first controllable valve can be configured to output a control pressure on one or more first pressure control lines. The second controllable valve can be configured to output a control pressure on one or more second pressure control lines. The transfer valve can be in fluid communication with the first controllable valve and the second controllable valve. The transfer valve can be configured to move between a first position, a second position, and a third position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2023Publication date: February 6, 2025Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Ryan Prescott Susca, Francis P. Marocchini, August M. Coretto
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Publication number: 20250027491Abstract: A system includes a variable displacement pump (VDP) in fluid communication with an inlet line and with an outlet line. The VDP includes a variable displacement mechanism configured to vary pressure to the outlet line. The system includes a relief valve (RV) having a control pressure port and an RV inlet port in fluid communication with the outlet line and an RV outlet in fluid communication with a bypass line. The system includes an actuator operatively connected to the control pressure port of the RV to change function of the RV between a first function and a second function. The first function is a high pressure relief valve function and the second function is as a wind milling bypass function.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2023Publication date: January 23, 2025Inventors: August M. Coretto, Ryan Prescott Susca
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Patent number: 12196101Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
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Patent number: 12163537Abstract: A method includes using two parallel electrohydraulic servo valves EHSVs with a single transfer valve to move an actuator during a normal operation mode. The method includes upon failure of one of the EHSVs, using the single transfer valve to disconnect a non-operational one of the EHSVs and continuing to move the actuator with a functional one of the EHSVs in a backup mode.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Sachin Ramprashad, August M. Coretto, Frank Perrelli, Ryan Prescott Susca
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Patent number: 11982358Abstract: An inline valve includes a sliding piston having a radially outer stop portion with a forward end. A radially inner sliding portion is connected to the radially outer stop portion by an arm. A housing includes an outer housing body surrounding the piston. The housing has a stop surface selectively in contact with the forward end of the radially outer stop portion of the piston to block flow for a housing inlet to a housing outlet. The radially inner sliding portion slides on a support tube. At least a portion of the radially inner sliding portion is formed of a first material having better wear resistance than a second material forming the outer stop portion of the piston. The second material has a greater resistance to high temperature and pressure than the first material. A vent valve for a compressor is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson, Donald E. Army, Peter J. Dowd, David J. Zawilinski
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Patent number: 11927272Abstract: A valve assembly includes a first sleeve defining a piston bore therein. A second sleeve defines a piston bore therein. The piston bore of the first sleeve and the piston bore of the second sleeve are axially aligned. A piston is slidingly engaged in the piston bores of the first and second sleeves. A seal carrier with a plurality of pieces is axially between the first sleeve and the second sleeve. The plurality of pieces of the multi-piece seal carrier are circumferentially spaced apart from one another.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: August M. Coretto, Glenn Gradischer, Francis P. Marocchini, Peter M. Ballard, Scott J. Beloncik
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Patent number: 11906063Abstract: A pressure actuated switching valve includes a first valve chamber including a first chamber portion. The first chamber portion has a first inner diameter, a second chamber portion having a second inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter, a third chamber portion having a third inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter, a fourth chamber portion having a fourth inner diameter that is greater than first inner diameter, and a valve member. The valve member includes a first section having a first outer diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter. A second section of the valve member has a second outer diameter that is closely matched to the third inner diameter. A third section of the valve member is arranged has a third outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20230264132Abstract: Disclosed is a valve assembly, having: a valve duct having an upstream end, a downstream end and a duct wall extending from the upstream end to the downstream end; a first conduit extending from a first end at the valve duct to a second end spaced apart from the first end, the first conduit terminating at a valve assembly component; and a washing filter that includes filer media, wherein the filter media extends into the valve duct to remove particles and provide a clean flow to the first conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2022Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson, Peter J. Dowd, Robert DeFelice, John M. Dehais
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Patent number: 11713784Abstract: A leak resistant compliant bushing includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. The outer surface and the inner surface extending between the first end and the second end and define an axial axis. A first plurality of channels extends into the body from the first end. Each of the first plurality of channels includes a terminal end that is spaced from the second end. A second plurality of channels extend into the body from the second end. Each of the second plurality of channels extend between adjacent ones of the first plurality of channels and include a terminal end section that is spaced from the first end.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATIONInventors: Mark R. Gurvich, August M. Coretto
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Publication number: 20230235831Abstract: A pressure actuated switching valve includes a first valve chamber including a first chamber portion. The first chamber portion has a first inner diameter, a second chamber portion having a second inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter, a third chamber portion having a third inner diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter, a fourth chamber portion having a fourth inner diameter that is greater than first inner diameter, and a valve member. The valve member includes a first section having a first outer diameter that is greater than the first inner diameter. A second section of the valve member has a second outer diameter that is closely matched to the third inner diameter. A third section of the valve member is arranged has a third outer diameter that is greater than the first outer diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: July 27, 2023Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20230228293Abstract: A leak resistant compliant bushing includes a body having a first end, a second end, an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage. The outer surface and the inner surface extending between the first end and the second end and define an axial axis. A first plurality of channels extends into the body from the first end. Each of the first plurality of channels includes a terminal end that is spaced from the second end. A second plurality of channels extend into the body from the second end. Each of the second plurality of channels extend between adjacent ones of the first plurality of channels and include a terminal end section that is spaced from the first end.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Mark R. Gurvich, August M. Coretto
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Patent number: 11674444Abstract: A system includes a flow inlet conduit and a primary conduit that branches from the flow inlet conduit for delivering flow to a set of primary nozzles. An equalization bypass valve (EBV) connects between the flow inlet conduit and a secondary conduit for delivering flow to a set of secondary nozzles. The EBV is connected to an equalization conduit (EC). A pressure equalization solenoid is connected to the EC to selectively connect a servo supply pressure conduit and/or a return pressure (PDF) conduit into fluid communication with the EC. An EBV rate limiting orifice (RLO) is connected in the PDF conduit. A bypass conduit branches from the PDF conduit on a first side of the EBV RLO and reconnects to the PDF conduit on a second side of the EBV RLO. An orifice bypass valve (OBV) is connected to the bypass conduit and acts to selectively bypass the EBV RLO.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Charles E. Reuter, Aaron F. Rickis, Francis P. Marocchini, Matej Rutar, August M. Coretto, Sachin Ramprashad
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Publication number: 20230131017Abstract: A ball valve includes a housing and has an inlet port, an outlet port and a central ball chamber. A ball member is received within the ball chamber and has a shaft connected to a motor such that the ball member can be rotated. The ball member is movable between a closed position at which it blocks fluid connection between the inlet port and the outlet port and to an open position at which a central passage in the ball member communicates the inlet port to the outlet port. A seal is mounted for movement with the ball member to provide a seal against the housing. A ball valve system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson
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Publication number: 20230126388Abstract: An inline valve includes a sliding piston having a radially outer stop portion with a forward end. A radially inner sliding portion is connected to the radially outer stop portion by an arm. A housing includes an outer housing body surrounding the piston. The housing has a stop surface selectively in contact with the forward end of the radially outer stop portion of the piston to block flow for a housing inlet to a housing outlet. The radially inner sliding portion slides on a support tube. At least a portion of the radially inner sliding portion is formed of a first material having better wear resistance than a second material forming the outer stop portion of the piston. The second material has a greater resistance to high temperature and pressure than the first material. A vent valve for a compressor is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2021Publication date: April 27, 2023Inventors: August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson, Donald E. Army, Peter J. Dowd, David J. Zawilinski
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Publication number: 20230094139Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
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Patent number: 11519299Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand CorporationInventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini