Patents by Inventor Conway Chuong

Conway Chuong 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: 10240481
    Abstract: A fairing (118) comprises an inner platform (122), an outer platform (120), a plurality of vane bodies (124), and a flange (126). The inner and outer rings define radially inner and outer boundaries of an airflow path. The vane bodies extend radially from the inner platform to the outer platform. The flange extends radially outward from the outer platform, and is defined by a frustoconical surface (S) extending radially inward and axially aft from a substantially radial upstream surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan Ariel Scott, Conway Chuong
  • Publication number: 20190017607
    Abstract: An assembly for rotational equipment includes a plurality of seal shoes, a seal base, a plurality of spring elements and a frangible element. The seal shoes are arranged around an axis in an annular array. The seal base circumscribes the annular array of the seal shoes. Each of the spring elements is radially between and connects a respective one of the seal shoes and the seal base. A first of the spring elements includes a first mount, a second mount and a spring beam. The first mount is connected to a first of the seal shoes. The second mount is connected to the seal base. The spring beam extends longitudinally between and connects the first mount and the second mount. The frangible element is configured to restrict radial outward movement of the first of the seal shoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Ross Wilson
  • Publication number: 20190017403
    Abstract: An assembly includes a plurality of seal shoes, a seal base and a plurality of spring elements. The seal shoes are arranged around an axis in an annular array. The seal base circumscribes the annular array of the seal shoes. Each of the spring elements is radially between and connects a respective one of the seal shoes to the seal base. A first of the spring elements includes a first mount, a second mount and a spring beam. The first mount is connected to the first seal shoe. The second mount is connected to the seal base and disposed a circumferential distance away from the first mount. The spring beam extends longitudinally along a non-straight centerline between and connected to the first mount and the second mount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Tara L. D'Ambruoso, Dwayne K. Mecklenburg, Peter E. Gunderson, Eric D. Gray
  • Publication number: 20190017404
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a non-contact seal assembly comprising a plurality of seal shoes arranged about a centerline in an annular array, the seal shoes including a first seal shoe extending axially along the centerline between a first shoe end and a second shoe end. The non-contact seal assembly may comprise a seal base circumscribing the annular array of the seal shoe, the seal base comprising first, second and third inner radial seal base surfaces where the third inner radial seal base surface is axially between the first and second inner radial seal base surfaces and is radially proximate the centerline with respect to the radially distal first and second inner radial seal base surfaces. The non-contact seal assembly may further comprise a plurality of spring elements, each of the spring elements radially distal from and connecting to a respective one of the seal shoes and radially proximate the third inner radial seal base surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Tara D'Ambruoso, Joey Wong
  • Publication number: 20190017606
    Abstract: A non-contact seal assembly includes a plurality of seal shoes arranged about a centerline in an annular array, the seal shoes including a first seal shoe extending axially along the centerline between a first shoe end and a second shoe end. The non-contact seal assembly may comprise a seal base circumscribing axially offset from the annular array of the seal shoes. The non-contact seal assembly may further comprise a plurality of spring elements, each of the spring elements radially distal from and connecting to a respective one of the seal shoes, and each of the plurality of spring elements is axially adjacent to the seal base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Tara L. D'Ambruoso, Joey Wong
  • Patent number: 10174632
    Abstract: A borescope plug assembly includes a borescope plug having a shaft section and a tip section, a bushing engageable with the shaft section and a seal engageable with the tip section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Steven D. Porter, David T. Feindel, Matthew Budnick, Conway Chuong
  • Publication number: 20180363562
    Abstract: A non-contact seal assembly is provided. The non-contact seal assembly includes a plurality of seal shoes arranged about a centerline in an annular array, the seal shoes including a first seal shoe extending axially along the centerline between a first shoe end and a second shoe end; a seal base circumscribing the annular array of the seal shoes; and a plurality of spring elements, each of the spring elements radially between and connecting a respective one of the seal shoes with the seal base, where the seal base and the plurality of spring elements are formed of a first material and the plurality of seal shoes are formed of a second material, where the first and second materials are joined together and the second material has a density lower than the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Tara L. D'Ambruoso, Michael DiFrancesco
  • Publication number: 20180347387
    Abstract: An assembly includes a monolithic carrier structure and a seal assembly. The monolithic carrier structure includes a carrier base and a support ring. The carrier base extends axially along the centerline. The support ring projects radially inward from the carrier base. The seal assembly is nested radially within the carrier base and axially next to the support ring. The seal assembly includes a seal base, a plurality of spring elements and a plurality of seal shoes arranged about the centerline in an annular array. The seal base circumscribes the annular array of the seal shoes. Each of the spring elements is radially between and connects a respective one of the seal shoes with the seal base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Conway Chuong
  • Patent number: 10100657
    Abstract: An assembly includes a monolithic carrier structure and a seal assembly. The monolithic carrier structure includes a carrier base and a support ring. The carrier base extends axially along the centerline. The support ring projects radially inward from the carrier base. The seal assembly is nested radially within the carrier base and axially next to the support ring. The seal assembly includes a seal base, a plurality of spring elements and a plurality of seal shoes arranged about the centerline in an annular array. The seal base circumscribes the annular array of the seal shoes. Each of the spring elements is radially between and connects a respective one of the seal shoes with the seal base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Conway Chuong
  • Patent number: 10094389
    Abstract: An assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a seal and a flow diverter. The flow diverter is disposed adjacent the seal to direct a secondary gas flow that passes across the seal away from a rotor cavity such that the secondary gas flow travels back toward a main gas flow path of the gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, John A. Carella
  • Patent number: 10053998
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine assembly includes a first module, a second module rotatable about a center line of the gas turbine engine and fluidly coupled with the first module, and a multi-purpose seal support. The multi-purpose seal support includes an aft end secured to the first module, and a forward end disposed proximate the second module. The forward end has a discourager portion, a seal portion, and a meshing portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Tuan David Vo, Conway Chuong, Matthew Budnick, Jonathan Ariel Scott
  • Patent number: 9995163
    Abstract: A seal sub-assembly may comprise a spacer, at least one secondary seal, and a secondary seal cover. At least a portion of the at least one secondary seal are located axially between the spacer and the secondary seal cover. The spacer is attached to the secondary seal cover. The spacer may comprise a first flange and a second flange. The at least one secondary seal may be located axially in line with and radially inward from the first flange. At least a portion of the secondary seal cover may be located axially in line with and radially inward from the second flange.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Ross Wilson, Joey Wong, Christpher J. Peters
  • Patent number: 9982561
    Abstract: An assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a strut and a heat shield. The heat shield is disposed adjacent the strut and the heat shield and is adapted to contain a cooling air flow that passes along first cavity between the heat shield and the strut.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Budnick, Conway Chuong, Jonathan Ariel Scott
  • Patent number: 9976442
    Abstract: A turbine exhaust case employed in an industrial gas turbine engine includes a frame, a fairing and a heat shield. The frame includes an outer ring, an inner ring, and struts connected between the outer ring and the inner ring. The fairing includes a fairing outer ring, a fairing inner ring, and fairing struts connected between the fairing outer ring and the fairing inner ring. The heat shield is located between the frame outer ring and the fairing outer ring and provides a thermal barrier between the fairing outer ring and the frame outer ring, wherein the heat shield includes an aft portion having a flange that interfaces with the frame outer ring to form an air dam that directs cooling airflow forward along the frame outer ring within an outer diameter cavity formed between the frame outer ring and the heat shield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: William Yeager, Conway Chuong, Matthew Budnick
  • Publication number: 20180066533
    Abstract: A seal sub-assembly may comprise a spacer, at least one secondary seal, and a secondary seal cover. At least a portion of the at least one secondary seal are located axially between the spacer and the secondary seal cover. The spacer is attached to the secondary seal cover. The spacer may comprise a first flange and a second flange. The at least one secondary seal may be located axially in line with and radially inward from the first flange. At least a portion of the secondary seal cover may be located axially in line with and radially inward from the second flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Ross Wilson, Joey Wong, Christpher J. Peters
  • Publication number: 20180058229
    Abstract: A component retaining assembly includes a housing including a circumferential slot. A component is mated to the housing. The component includes a first face including at least two tabs. The at least two tabs extending at outward from the first face at least partially past a portion of the circumferential slot. A retaining ring is disposed within the circumferential slot and abuts the first face of the component. The at least two tabs overlap a portion of the retaining ring. A gas turbine engine and a method are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Ross Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180058240
    Abstract: A seal assembly includes an annular base, a spring, a shoe, a first channel, a seal cover, and a seal. The spring includes a beam and is connected to the annular base. The shoe is disposed radially inward of the annular base and connected to the spring. The shoe includes an upstream portion, a downstream portion, and a lip connected to and extending radially outward from the upstream portion of the shoe. The spring extends from the annular base to the shoe. The first channel is positioned between the shoe and the beam of the spring. The seal is disposed between the seal cover and the shoe such that a downstream face of the seal is in contact with an upstream face of the shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Conway Chuong, Joey Wong, Ross Wilson, Christopher J. Peters
  • Publication number: 20180058237
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine comprising: a first structure, a second structure configured to rotate relative to the first structure, and a floating, non-contact seal that interfaces the first structure and the second structure, where the seal includes: a shoe, a first beam coupled to the shoe, and a second beam coupled to the shoe, where during a non-operational state of the engine a reference point of the shoe is substantially centered within a range of radial deflections of the reference point of the shoe over the operating range of the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Ross Wilson, Conway Chuong, Dwayne K. Mecklenburg
  • Publication number: 20180058239
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a floating, non-contact seal comprising: a shoe, and at least three beams, each beam having a first axial end and a second axial end, where the first axial ends are coupled to the shoe and the second axial ends are coupled to a ring structure. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine comprising: a first structure, a second structure configured to rotate relative to the first structure, and a floating, non-contact seal that interfaces the first structure and the second structure, where the seal includes: a shoe, and at least three beams, where each beam has a first axial end and a second axial end, where the first axial ends are coupled to the shoe and the second axial ends are coupled to a ring structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jose R. Paulino, Conway Chuong, Joey Wong, Christopher J. Peters, Ross Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180058238
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a floating, non-contact seal comprising: a shoe, a first beam coupled to the shoe, and a second beam coupled to the shoe, where the first beam is oriented at a first angle with respect to the shoe, the first angle having a first value that is greater than five degrees. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to an engine comprising: a first structure, a second structure configured to rotate relative to the first structure, and a floating, non-contact seal that interfaces the first structure and the second structure, where the seal includes: a shoe, a first beam coupled to the shoe, and a second beam coupled to the shoe, where the first beam is oriented at a first angle with respect to the shoe, the first angle having a first value that is greater than five degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Joey Wong, Conway Chuong