Patents by Inventor Brady L. Walker

Brady L. Walker 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).

  • Patent number: 12655936
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing defining a bearing compartment housing interior having a bearing compartment housing interior surface and a bearing compartment housing exterior having a bearing compartment housing exterior surface; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a lubricant trap formed on the bearing compartment housing interior surface, the lubricant trap configured to contain at least one lubricant, the at least one lubricant configured to be released onto the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2026
    Assignee: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Patent number: 12612876
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a flinger in operative communication with the shaft, the flinger configured to propel at least one of a lubricant, air and a mist of lubricant entrained in the air onto the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2026
    Assignee: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20250251021
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing defining a bearing compartment housing interior having a bearing compartment housing interior surface and a bearing compartment housing exterior having a bearing compartment housing exterior surface; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a lubricant dispenser in operative communication with the bearing compartment housing interior, the lubricant dispenser configured to contain at least one lubricant, the at least one lubricant configured to be released onto the bearings; and a pitot tube fluidly coupled to the lubricant dispenser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20250250934
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing defining a bearing compartment housing interior having a bearing compartment housing interior surface and a bearing compartment housing exterior having a bearing compartment housing exterior surface; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a lubricant dispenser in operative communication with the bearing compartment housing interior, the lubricant dispenser configured to contain at least one lubricant, the at least one lubricant configured to be released onto the bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20250251020
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a persuader in operative communication with the shaft, the persuader configured to propel at least one of a lubricant, air and a mist of lubricant entrained in the air onto the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20250251083
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing defining a bearing compartment housing interior having a bearing compartment housing interior surface and a bearing compartment housing exterior having a bearing compartment housing exterior surface; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a lubricant trap formed on the bearing compartment housing interior surface, the lubricant trap configured to contain at least one lubricant, the at least one lubricant configured to be released onto the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20250250935
    Abstract: A lubrication system including a bearing compartment housing; a shaft supported by bearings located within the bearing compartment housing; and a flinger in operative communication with the shaft, the flinger configured to propel at least one of a lubricant, air and a mist of lubricant entrained in the air onto the bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2024
    Publication date: August 7, 2025
    Applicant: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Alexander Robert Nelson, Brady L. Walker
  • Patent number: 12297740
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for rotational equipment. This assembly includes a guide rail, a seal carrier, a seal element and a seal land. The seal carrier is mated with and is configured to translate along the guide rail. The seal carrier includes a rolling element configured to engage and roll against the guide rail as the seal carrier translates along the guide rail. The seal element is mounted to the seal carrier. The seal land is configured to rotate about an axis. The seal element is configured to sealingly engage the seal land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: RTX CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brady L. Walker
  • Publication number: 20250020067
    Abstract: An assembly is provided for rotational equipment. This assembly includes a guide rail, a seal carrier, a seal element and a seal land. The seal carrier is mated with and is configured to translate along the guide rail. The seal carrier includes a rolling element configured to engage and roll against the guide rail as the seal carrier translates along the guide rail. The seal element is mounted to the seal carrier. The seal land is configured to rotate about an axis. The seal element is configured to sealingly engage the seal land.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventor: Brady L. Walker