Patents by Inventor Claude Giardetti

Claude Giardetti 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).

  • Assembly procedure for the adjustable pin-valve, fuel shut-off
    Patent number: 8813504
    Abstract: A protocol for assembling a fuel shut off pin valve assembly for a gas turbine engine. The protocol outlines a specific sequence of events in order to ensure failsafe incorporation of a fuel shut off valve assembly within the low pressure turbine area and specifically within the engine casing of the gas turbine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventors: Guy Lefebvre, Claude Giardetti
  • ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR THE ADJUSTABLE PIN-VALVE, FUEL SHUT-OFF
    Publication number: 20110016713
    Abstract: A protocol for assembling a fuel shut off pin valve assembly for a gas turbine engine. The protocol outlines a specific sequence of events in order to ensure failsafe incorporation of a fuel shut off valve assembly within the low pressure turbine area and specifically within the engine casing of the gas turbine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: Guy Lefebvre, Claude Giardetti
  • Assembly procedure for the adjustable pin-valve, fuel shut-off
    Patent number: 7827780
    Abstract: A protocol for assembling a fuel shut off pin valve assembly for a turbo fan engine. The protocol outlines a specific sequence of events in order to ensure failsafe incorporation of a fuel shut off valve assembly within the low pressure turbine area and specifically within the engine casing of the turbo fan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventors: Guy Lefebvre, Claude Giardetti
  • Method for handling a gas turbine engine during packaging
    Patent number: 7775022
    Abstract: The method is used for handing a gas turbine engine during packaging. The method comprises receiving the engine at a handling apparatus pivotally secured to the floor, removably connecting the engine to the handling apparatus, pivoting the engine while supported on the handling apparatus, lowering the engine into a container, and then removably connecting the engine to the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp.
    Inventors: Denis Tardif, Claude Giardetti
  • METHOD FOR HANDLING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE DURING PACKAGING
    Publication number: 20090104015
    Abstract: The method is used for handing a gas turbine engine during packaging. The method comprises receiving the engine at a handling apparatus pivotally secured to the floor, removably connecting the engine to the handling apparatus, pivoting the engine while supported on the handling apparatus, lowering the engine into a container, and then removably connecting the engine to the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Denis TARDIF, Claude GIARDETTI
  • ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE FOR THE ADJUSTABLE PIN-VALVE, FUEL SHUT-OFF
    Publication number: 20080110178
    Abstract: A protocol for assembling a fuel shut off pin valve assembly for a turbo fan engine. The protocol outlines a specific sequence of events in order to ensure failsafe incorporation of a fuel shut off valve assembly within the low pressure turbine area and specifically within the engine casing of the turbo fan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2006
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Applicant: PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA CORP.
    Inventors: Guy Lefebvre, Claude Giardetti