Patents by Inventor Christopher Banham

Christopher Banham 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: 11959669
    Abstract: Cooling systems and methods of operation are provided. The cooling system may include a two-phase pumped loop (TPPL). The two-phase pumped loop may include, a receiver, a pump downstream from the receiver, a heat load downstream from the pump, a TPPL tee downstream from the heat load, a TPPL check valve downstream from the TPPL tee, and a heat exchanger downstream from the TPPL check valve and upstream from the receiver. The cooling system may further include a vapor cycle system (VCS) loop. The vapor cycle system loop may include the receiver, a compressor downstream from a vapor outlet of the receiver, a compressor check valve downstream from the compressor and upstream of the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger, and the heat load downstream from a liquid outlet of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE NORTH AMERICAN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Unton, Douglas J. Snyder, Christopher Banham
  • Publication number: 20220357082
    Abstract: Cooling systems and methods of operation are provided. The cooling system may comprise a two-phase pumped loop (TPPL). The two-phase pumped loop may include, a receiver, a pump downstream from the receiver, a heat load downstream from the pump, a TPPL tee downstream from the heat load, a TPPL check valve downstream from the TPPL tee, and a heat exchanger downstream from the TPPL check valve and upstream from the receiver. The cooling system may further include a vapor cycle system (VCS) loop. The vapor cycle system loop may include the receiver, a compressor downstream from a vapor outlet of the receiver, a compressor check valve downstream from the compressor and upstream of the heat exchanger, the heat exchanger, and the heat load downstream from a liquid outlet of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy UNTON, Douglas J. SNYDER, Christopher BANHAM
  • Patent number: 11211849
    Abstract: In some examples, an electric machine system including an outer housing; a stator assembly within the outer housing; a corrugated ring located between the stator assembly and the outer housing, the corrugated ring defining a gap between the stator assembly and the outer housing; and a pump configured to transfer a fluid through the gap between the stator assembly and housing to remove heat from at least one of the stator assembly or outer housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventor: Christopher Banham
  • Patent number: 11174816
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine coupled to an aircraft includes an engine core arranged axially along an axis, a bypass duct arranged circumferentially around the engine core to define a bypass channel, and a heat exchanger system. The bypass channel is arranged to conduct bypass air around the engine core to provide thrust for the gas turbine engine. The heat exchanger system is configured to provide cooling for the engine core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Banham, Rex M. Little
  • Patent number: 11047251
    Abstract: Gas turbine engines which include electrical motor-generator assemblies arranged near the fan outlet include electrical cable routing assemblies extending through a bypass flow path. Directing the electrical cables through a king guide vane can consolidate routing requirements while accessing each of electrical windings of the electrical machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher Banham, Rex M. Little
  • Patent number: 11008884
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a genset includes a gas turbine engine having a low pressure shaft wherein the gas turbine engine is adapted to provide mechanical power to a propulsion type load. The genset further includes a generator having an input power shaft wherein the generator is adapted to receive mechanical power to develop electric power. The genset further includes an output power shaft having a first end coupled to the low pressure shaft of the gas turbine and a second end coupled to the input power shaft of the generator and a plurality of struts wherein the first ends of the plurality of struts are coupled to the gas turbine engine and second ends of the plurality of struts are coupled to the generator at locations substantially aligned with a center of gravity of the generator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies, Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Melissa Hughes, Christopher Banham, Brian R Bennett, Jason L Swindle
  • Publication number: 20210017879
    Abstract: Gas turbine engines which include electrical motor-generator assemblies arranged near the fan outlet include electrical cable routing assemblies extending through a bypass flow path. Directing the electrical cables through a king guide vane can consolidate routing requirements while accessing each of electrical windings of the electrical machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher Banham, Rex M. Little
  • Publication number: 20200271073
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine coupled to an aircraft includes an engine core arranged axially along an axis, a bypass duct arranged circumferentially around the engine core to define a bypass channel, and a heat exchanger system. The bypass channel is arranged to conduct bypass air around the engine core to provide thrust for the gas turbine engine. The heat exchanger system is configured to provide cooling for the engine core.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Christopher Banham, Rex M. Little
  • Publication number: 20200136470
    Abstract: In some examples, an electric machine system including an outer housing; a stator assembly within the outer housing; a corrugated ring located between the stator assembly and the outer housing, the corrugated ring defining a gap between the stator assembly and the outer housing; and a pump configured to transfer a fluid through the gap between the stator assembly and housing to remove heat from at least one of the stator assembly or outer housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Christopher Banham
  • Publication number: 20200049026
    Abstract: According to one aspect, a genset includes a gas turbine engine having a low pressure shaft wherein the gas turbine engine is adapted to provide mechanical power to a propulsion type load. The genset further includes a generator having an input power shaft wherein the generator is adapted to receive mechanical power to develop electric power. The genset further includes an output power shaft having a first end coupled to the low pressure shaft of the gas turbine and a second end coupled to the input power shaft of the generator and a plurality of struts wherein the first ends of the plurality of struts are coupled to the gas turbine engine and second ends of the plurality of struts are coupled to the generator at locations substantially aligned with a center of gravity of the generator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Melissa Hughes, Christopher Banham, Brian R. Bennett, Jason L. Swindle