Patents by Inventor Daniel K. Van Ness

Daniel K. Van Ness 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: 11339720
    Abstract: Disclosed is an acoustic liner for a gas turbine engine, having: a face sheet; a first plurality of resonator chamber cavities, distributed non-uniformly against the face sheet, the first plurality of resonator chamber cavities defining a first aggregated volume that is configured to target noise attenuation at a first frequency, the first plurality of resonator chamber cavities include first and second resonator chamber cavities fluidly coupled to each other, which have different configurations with respect to each other; and a second plurality of resonator chamber cavities, distributed non-uniformly against the face sheet, the second plurality of resonator chamber cavities define a second aggregated volume that differs from the first aggregated volume and is configured to target noise attenuation at a second frequency, the second plurality of resonator chamber cavities include third and fourth resonator chamber cavities fluidly coupled to each other, which have different configurations with respect to each
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel K. Van Ness, Anthony R. Bifulco, David A. Topol, David A. Knaul, Michael Raymond LaFavor
  • Publication number: 20210277829
    Abstract: Disclosed is an acoustic liner for a gas turbine engine, having: a face sheet; a first plurality of resonator chamber cavities, distributed non-uniformly against the face sheet, the first plurality of resonator chamber cavities defining a first aggregated volume that is configured to target noise attenuation at a first frequency, the first plurality of resonator chamber cavities include first and second resonator chamber cavities fluidly coupled to each other, which have different configurations with respect to each other; and a second plurality of resonator chamber cavities, distributed non-uniformly against the face sheet, the second plurality of resonator chamber cavities define a second aggregated volume that differs from the first aggregated volume and is configured to target noise attenuation at a second frequency, the second plurality of resonator chamber cavities include third and fourth resonator chamber cavities fluidly coupled to each other, which have different configurations with respect to each
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel K. Van Ness, Anthony R. Bifulco, David A. Topol, David A. Knaul, Michael Raymond LaFavor
  • Patent number: 10837313
    Abstract: A case for a gas turbine engine includes a case body defining an axially extending core flow path, a radially extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment, and a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct. A lubricant conduit is connected to the case body and is in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Clarkson, Daniel K. Van Ness, II, Paul Thomas Rembish
  • Patent number: 10060263
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine component is described. The gas turbine engine component includes an inner diameter edge, an outer diameter edge, a trailing edge and a leading edge. The leading edge has a positive (aft) aerodynamic sweep across substantially an entire span of the leading edge. The gas turbine engine component has a camber angle greater than 50 degrees across substantially an entire span of the component. The gas turbine engine component may have asymmetrical tangential stacking of the component in the radial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel K. Van Ness, Mark A. Stephens, Edward J. Gallagher, Joseph C. Straccia, Vikram A. Kumar
  • Patent number: 9896964
    Abstract: A case for a gas turbine engine includes a core body. The core body defines a longitudinally extending core flow path, a laterally extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment, and a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct. A heating element is connected to the core body and is in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven Clarkson, Daniel K. Van Ness, II, Paul Thomas Rembish
  • Publication number: 20160169034
    Abstract: A case for a gas turbine engine includes a core body. The core body defines a longitudinally extending core flow path, a laterally extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment, and a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct. A heating element is connected to the core body and is in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Clarkson, Daniel K. Van Ness, II, Paul Thomas Rembish
  • Publication number: 20160169036
    Abstract: A case for a gas turbine engine includes a case body defining an axially extending core flow path, a radially extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment, and a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct. A lubricant conduit is connected to the case body and is in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Steven Clarkson, Daniel K. Van Ness, II, Paul Thomas Rembish
  • Publication number: 20160076380
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine component is described. The gas turbine engine component includes an inner diameter edge, an outer diameter edge, a trailing edge and a leading edge. The leading edge has a positive (aft) aerodynamic sweep across substantially an entire span of the leading edge. The gas turbine engine component has a camber angle greater than 50 degrees across substantially an entire span of the component. The gas turbine engine component may have asymmetrical tangential stacking of the component in the radial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Daniel K. Van Ness, Mark A. Stephens, Edward J. Gallagher, Joseph C. Straccia, Vikram A. Kumar
  • Patent number: 8794902
    Abstract: A secondary flow lobe mixer increases the total-to-static pressure ratio across a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) by developing a localized pressure drop near the discharge of the turbine rotor exhaust. This pressure drop allows for additional power generation for a given free-stream flight condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel K. Van Ness, II, Brian E. Tews, Christian O. Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8480361
    Abstract: The total-to-static pressure ratio is increased across a Ram Air Turbine (RAT) by developing a localized accelerated flow of free-stream air near the discharge of the turbine rotor exhaust. This localized accelerated flow decreases the static pressure at the exit of the turbine and allows for additional power generation for a given free-stream flight condition. Lobe mixers in various locations improves mixing between the accelerated flow and the turbine exhaust flow, and the combined exhaust flow and the free-stream air surrounding the aerodynamic body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Mainstream Engineering Corporation
    Inventors: Brian E. Tews, Daniel K. Van Ness, II, Christian O. Rodriguez