Patents by Inventor Brian J. Wickerson

Brian J. Wickerson 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).

  • Turbine blade with cooled shroud abutment surface
    Patent number: 4948338
    Abstract: A turbine aerofoil blade is provided with a shroud member at its radially outer extent for engagement with the corresponding shroud members of adjacent aerofoil blades. A cooling air duct within the shroud member directs cooling air to the abutment region of the shroud member so as to provide impingement cooling thereof. Ports provided in the cooling air duct direct a flow of cooling air from the duct over the outer surface of the abutment region so as to provide additional cooling thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1989
    Date of Patent: August 14, 1990
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventor: Brian J. Wickerson