Patents by Inventor Chris B. Jiomacas

Chris B. Jiomacas 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).

  • Low windage corrugated seal facing strip
    Patent number: 5096376
    Abstract: An improved seal design is provided for use in a gas turbine engine. A corrugated facing strip, with a reduced corrugation height, is attached to the exposed end faces of a seal land to reduce windage losses at the exposed end faces. The corrugated facing strip simplifies construction of the seal land and provides a low windage loss surface at seal end faces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 17, 1992
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Harvey W. Mason, Chris B. Jiomacas, David J. Dietz