Patents by Inventor Colin J. Kling

Colin J. Kling 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).

  • Publication number: 20160159488
    Abstract: Plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts and methods for fabricating lightweight plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts are disclosed. The parts include a polymeric substrate plated with one or more metal layers. The polymeric material of the polymeric substrate may be structurally reinforced with materials that may include carbon, metal, or glass. The polymeric substrate may also include a plurality of layers to form a composite layup structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: James T. Roach, Colin J. Kling, Grant O. Cook, James J. McPhail, Shari L. Bugaj, James F. O'Brien, Majidullah Dehlavi, Scott A. Smith, Matthew R. Rader, Matthew A. Turner, JinQuan Xu
  • Publication number: 20160160863
    Abstract: Plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts and methods for fabricating lightweight plated polymeric gas turbine engine parts are disclosed. The parts include a polymeric substrate plated with one or more metal layers. The polymeric material of the polymeric substrate may be structurally reinforced with materials that may include carbon, metal, or glass. The polymeric substrate may also include a plurality of layers to form a composite layup structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: James T. Roach, Barry Barnett, Grant O. Cook, Charles R. Watson, Shari L. Bugaj, Glenn LeVasseur, Wendell V. Twelves, Christopher J. Hertel, Colin J. Kling, Matthew A. Turner, JinQuan Xu, Steven Clarkson, Michael Caulfield
  • Publication number: 20160152320
    Abstract: A spinner for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The spinner may include a body extending between a first and second end comprised of a cured chopped unidirectional fiber pre-impregnated material. The body may have a generally conical shape and may further be plated with a metal or metal alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Colin J. Kling, Shari L. Bugaj, James T. Roach
  • Patent number: 9353685
    Abstract: An assembly for a turbine engine including a nosecone that extends along an axis between a tip end and a second end. The nosecone includes a base region and a deformation region configured integral with the base region. The base region is arranged axially between the deformation region and the second end. The deformation region is adapted to deform relative to the base region upon impact of an object, and includes a stress concentrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Colin J. Kling, James J. McPhail, Matthew R. Rader
  • Patent number: 9279531
    Abstract: A duct has: a first non-metallic member extending between a first end and a second end, at least at the first end having an outwardly-projecting flange portion; a metallic flange member having a sleeve extending between a first end and a second end and a flange extending outward from the sleeve and having a first face and a second face; and a second non-metallic member extending between a first end and a second end having an outwardly-projecting flange portion, the first non-metallic member flange portion mounted to the flange first face and the second non-metallic member flange portion mounted to the flange second face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Parkin, Colin J. Kling
  • Publication number: 20160032831
    Abstract: A spinner for a fan assembly of a gas turbine engine, a method of fabricating a spinner for a fan assembly of a gas turbine engine, and a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The fan section may include a nosecap. The spinner may include a forward end, an aft end, and a return flange associated with the forward end. The return flange may include a forward flange extending forward towards the nosecap and an aft flange extending aft towards the aft end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Colin J. Kling, Darin S. Lussier
  • Publication number: 20150315922
    Abstract: A spinner for a gas turbine engine comprises an outer shell for defining an airflow path when mounted in a gas turbine engine. An inner surface is provided with a plurality of webs. A gas turbine engine and a fan section for a gas turbine engine are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: James T. Roach, Grant O. Cook, III, Colin J. Kling, James F. O'Brien, Shari L. Bugaj
  • Publication number: 20150218966
    Abstract: A fan hub assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a fan hub that is configured to rotate about an axis. The fan hub has an axially extending aperture and a platform. A fastener is received in the aperture in a slip fit relationship to secure the platform to the fan hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Colin J. Kling, Charles W. Brown, Christopher M. Quinn, Shelton O. Duelm, Peter V. Tomeo, Corey L. Hubbert
  • Publication number: 20140166144
    Abstract: A duct has: a first non-metallic member extending between a first end and a second end, at least at the first end having an outwardly-projecting flange portion; a metallic flange member having a sleeve extending between a first end and a second end and a flange extending outward from the sleeve and having a first face and a second face; and a second non-metallic member extending between a first end and a second end having an outwardly-projecting flange portion, the first non-metallic member flange portion mounted to the flange first face and the second non-metallic member flange portion mounted to the flange second face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael J. Parkin, Colin J. Kling