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).

  • Publication number: 20250129807
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: April 24, 2025
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Sachin Ramprashad, August M. Coretto, Frank Perrelli
  • Patent number: 12268981
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 8, 2025
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson, Peter J. Dowd, Robert DeFelice, John M. Dehais
  • Publication number: 20250109755
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2023
    Publication date: April 3, 2025
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation (HSC)
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Ryan Prescott Susca, Francis P. Marocchini, Sachin Ramprashad, Leo J. Veilleux, JR.
  • Publication number: 20250043804
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini, Ryan Prescott Susca
  • Publication number: 20250044816
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2023
    Publication date: February 6, 2025
    Applicant: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Prescott Susca, Francis P. Marocchini, August M. Coretto
  • Publication number: 20250027491
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2023
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Ryan Prescott Susca
  • Patent number: 12196101
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
  • Patent number: 12163537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Sachin Ramprashad, August M. Coretto, Frank Perrelli, Ryan Prescott Susca
  • Patent number: 11982358
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson, Donald E. Army, Peter J. Dowd, David J. Zawilinski
  • Patent number: 11927272
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Glenn Gradischer, Francis P. Marocchini, Peter M. Ballard, Scott J. Beloncik
  • Patent number: 11906063
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20230264132
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2022
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson, Peter J. Dowd, Robert DeFelice, John M. Dehais
  • Patent number: 11713784
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mark R. Gurvich, August M. Coretto
  • Publication number: 20230235831
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, David J. Zawilinski, Scott W. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20230228293
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Mark R. Gurvich, August M. Coretto
  • Patent number: 11674444
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Reuter, Aaron F. Rickis, Francis P. Marocchini, Matej Rutar, August M. Coretto, Sachin Ramprashad
  • Publication number: 20230131017
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson
  • Publication number: 20230126388
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2021
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson, Donald E. Army, Peter J. Dowd, David J. Zawilinski
  • Publication number: 20230094139
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
  • Patent number: 11519299
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini