Patents by Inventor Christopher Tokas

Christopher Tokas 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).

  • ECS dual entry ram inlet plenum
    Patent number: 11396378
    Abstract: An environmental control system of an aircraft with a power turbine includes a heat exchanger and a plenum attached to and in fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The plenum includes a housing with a first inlet fluidly connected to the power turbine, a second inlet fluidly connected to a source of ram air, and an outlet fluidly connected to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick McCord, Christopher Tokas, Donald E. Army
  • ECS DUAL ENTRY RAM INLET PLENUM
    Publication number: 20190225344
    Abstract: An environmental control system of an aircraft with a power turbine includes a heat exchanger and a plenum attached to and in fluid communication with the heat exchanger. The plenum includes a housing with a first inlet fluidly connected to the power turbine, a second inlet fluidly connected to a source of ram air, and an outlet fluidly connected to the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick McCord, Christopher Tokas, Donald E. Army
  • Flexible coupling with rotational capability
    Patent number: 10054338
    Abstract: A coupling includes a body with two ends and a bore. Each end section includes a rotatable connection and a convolution, and there is a bent elbow section between the end sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Donald E. Army, Jr., Christopher Tokas
  • CABIN AIR COMPRESSOR BRACKET
    Publication number: 20170144766
    Abstract: A support bracket having a support portion, a first mounting portion, a second mounting portion, and a first support rib is provided. The first mounting portion extends from a first end of the support portion. The first mounting portion defines a mounting hole. The second mounting portion extends from a second end of the support portion. The second mounting portion has a fifth surface disposed opposite a sixth surface and a fifth side disposed opposite a sixth side. The second mounting portion defines a coupling hole. The first support rib engages a first surface of the support portion and a third surface of the first mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Seth E. Rosen, Christopher Tokas
  • CABIN AIR COMPRESSOR BRACKET
    Publication number: 20170146186
    Abstract: A support bracket has a support portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion extends from a first end of the support portion. The second mounting portion extends from a second end of the support portion. The second mounting portion defines a coupling hole that is disposed proximate an end surface of the second mounting portion. A first support rib engages a first surface of the support portion and a third surface of the first mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Seth E. Rosen, Christopher Tokas
  • Cabin air compressor bracket
    Patent number: 9651194
    Abstract: A support bracket has a support portion, a first mounting portion, and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion extends from a first end of the support portion. The second mounting portion extends from a second end of the support portion. The second mounting portion defines a coupling hole that is disposed proximate an end surface of the second mounting portion. A first support rib engages a first surface of the support portion and a third surface of the first mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seth E. Rosen, Christopher Tokas
  • FLEXIBLE COUPLING WITH ROTATIONAL CAPABILITY
    Publication number: 20160273810
    Abstract: A coupling includes a body with two ends and a bore. Each end section includes a rotatable connection and a convolution, and there is a bent elbow section between the end sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Donald E. Army, JR., Christopher Tokas