Patents by Inventor Danis Burton Smith
Danis Burton Smith 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).
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Patent number: 11060481Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, a lock, and a first elastic element. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and is translatable between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an over-stow position. The door is pivotally coupled to the support structure and is rotatable between at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. The lock is movable between a locked position, to prevent transcowl translation toward the deployed position, and an unlocked position, to allow transcowl translation toward the deployed position. The lock is only able to move to the unlocked position when the transcowl is in the over-stow position. The first elastic element is disposed within the stowed position aperture and, when engaging both the support structure and the transcowl, supplies a force to the transcowl.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Robert Romano
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Patent number: 10865737Abstract: A system and method for an improved thrust reverser is provided. The provided thrust reverser employs hidden linkage assemblies to decrease drag in the engine exhaust flow and increase turbine engine performance. The hidden linkage assemblies are placed in a space between the blocker door and the transcowl, thereby not affecting the engine exhaust flow.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2017Date of Patent: December 15, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Alexandre Guerinot, Remo Neri, James Thomas Ayers, III
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Patent number: 10859035Abstract: An improved translating cowl (transcowl) assembly for a thrust reverser system for a turbine engine is provided. The transcowl assembly comprises an outer skin comprised of a first composite material and an inner skin comprised of a second composite material. The inner skin is configured to couple circumferentially within the outer skin and creates a flow path for engine exhaust flow. The inner skin comprises a contoured depression configured to provide clearance for movement of a blocker door. A metallic bracket is disposed between the inner skin and outer skin.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Patrick S. Mulloy, Shawn Alstad
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Patent number: 10648426Abstract: A thrust reverser system comprising a single row vane assembly is provided. The provided thrust reverser system is capable of meeting performance requirements for turbine engines with reduced weight and cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Mark Knowles, Shawn Alstad, Robert Romano, John Taylor Pearson, Morris Anderson, David Robinson
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Publication number: 20200124001Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, a lock, and a first elastic element. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and is translatable between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an over-stow position. The door is pivotally coupled to the support structure and is rotatable between at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. The lock is movable between a locked position, to prevent transcowl translation toward the deployed position, and an unlocked position, to allow transcowl translation toward the deployed position. The lock is only able to move to the unlocked position when the transcowl is in the over-stow position. The first elastic element is disposed within the stowed position aperture and, when engaging both the support structure and the transcowl, supplies a force to the transcowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Robert Romano
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Patent number: 10563614Abstract: An improved translating cowl (transcowl) assembly for a thrust reverser system for a turbine engine is provided. The transcowl assembly comprises an outer skin comprised of a first composite material and an inner skin comprised of a second composite material. The inner skin is configured to couple circumferentially within the outer skin, and creates a flow path for engine exhaust flow. The inner skin comprises a contoured depression configured to provide clearance for movement of a blocker door. A metallic bracket is disposed between the inner skin and outer skin.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Patrick S. Mulloy, Shawn Alstad
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Publication number: 20200018257Abstract: An improved translating cowl (transcowl) assembly for a thrust reverser system for a turbine engine is provided. The transcowl assembly comprises an outer skin comprised of a first composite material and an inner skin comprised of a second composite material. The inner skin is configured to couple circumferentially within the outer skin and creates a flow path for engine exhaust flow. The inner skin comprises a contoured depression configured to provide clearance for movement of a blocker door. A metallic bracket is disposed between the inner skin and outer skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Patrick S. Mulloy, Shawn Alstad
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Patent number: 10451002Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, and an anti-rotation structure. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and has an inner surface. The transcowl is axially translatable, relative to the support structure, between first and second positions. The door is pivotally coupled to the turbine engine, and has a forward edge and an aft edge. The door is rotatable between stowed and deployed positions when the transcowl translates between the first and second positions, respectively. The anti-rotation structure extends from the transcowl and is disposed adjacent to the aft edge of the door when the transcowl is in the first position and the door is in the stowed position. The anti-rotation structure is configured such that door rotation out of the stowed position only occurs subsequent to or concurrently with translation of the transcowl out of the first position.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Mark Knowles, Robert Romano, Shawn Alstad, David Robinson
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Patent number: 10415504Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, a lock, and a first elastic element. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and is translatable between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an over-stow position. The door is pivotally coupled to the support structure and is rotatable between at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. The lock is movable between a locked position, to prevent transcowl translation toward the deployed position, and an unlocked position, to allow transcowl translation toward the deployed position. The lock is only able to move to the unlocked position when the transcowl is in the over-stow position. The first elastic element is disposed within the stowed position aperture and, when engaging both the support structure and the transcowl, supplies a force to the transcowl.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2016Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Robert Romano
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Patent number: 10344709Abstract: A system and method for reducing idle thrust in a translating cowl reverser system is provided. The provided system and method provide a partial deployment, or thrust reverser system intermediate position for a translating cowl thrust reverser system.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2015Date of Patent: July 9, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Shawn Alstad, Robert Romano, Mark Knowles, David Robinson
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Patent number: 10337454Abstract: A thrust reverser system having an asymmetric vane assembly is provided. The provided thrust reverser system generates a desired vertical thrust component that at least partially offsets a potential nose-up pitch moment. The provided thrust reverser system employs a single row asymmetric vane geometry that reduces weight and material cost.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Shawn Alstad, John Taylor Pearson, Morris Anderson
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Patent number: 10294893Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a thrust reverser system are provided. The embodiments described herein utilize sensors located proximate locks comprising a thrust reverser locking system. The provided system and method detect deflection and displacement proximate the locks to determine when individual locks have failed.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Robert Romano, Kevin K. Chakkera
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Patent number: 10221765Abstract: An anti-icing exhaust system for an inlet of a gas turbine engine is provided. The system includes a first housing portion that at least partially defines a chamber to receive an anti-icing fluid and includes a projection. A second housing portion includes a leading edge. The system includes a support structure that couples the first housing portion to the second housing portion such that the projection of the first housing portion is spaced apart from the leading edge of the second housing portion to define a gap. The gap is in fluid communication with a manifold. The support structure defines at least one flow passage in fluid communication with the chamber and the manifold to exhaust the fluid. The system includes an insulation strip having a first end received in the gap and coupled to the leading edge; and a second end coupled to the second housing portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shawn Alstad, Morris Anderson, Danis Burton Smith, Laurence David Noble Liston
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Publication number: 20190063367Abstract: A system and method for an improved thrust reverser is provided. The provided thrust reverser employs hidden linkage assemblies to decrease drag in the engine exhaust flow and increase turbine engine performance. The hidden linkage assemblies are placed in a space between the blocker door and the transcowl, thereby not affecting the engine exhaust flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2017Publication date: February 28, 2019Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Alexandre Guerinot, Remo Neri, James Thomas Ayers, III
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Publication number: 20180058322Abstract: An anti-icing exhaust system for an inlet of a gas turbine engine is provided. The system includes a first housing portion that at least partially defines a chamber to receive an anti-icing fluid and includes a projection. A second housing portion includes a leading edge. The system includes a support structure that couples the first housing portion to the second housing portion such that the projection of the first housing portion is spaced apart from the leading edge of the second housing portion to define a gap. The gap is in fluid communication with a manifold. The support structure defines at least one flow passage in fluid communication with the chamber and the manifold to exhaust the fluid. The system includes an insulation strip having a first end received in the gap and coupled to the leading edge; and a second end coupled to the second housing portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: March 1, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shawn Alstad, Morris Anderson, Danis Burton Smith, Laurence David Noble Liston
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Publication number: 20180051653Abstract: An improved translating cowl (transcowl) assembly for a thrust reverser system for a turbine engine is provided. The transcowl assembly comprises an outer skin comprised of a first composite material and an inner skin comprised of a second composite material. The inner skin is configured to couple circumferentially within the outer skin, and creates a flow path for engine exhaust flow. The inner skin comprises a contoured depression configured to provide clearance for movement of a blocker door. A metallic bracket is disposed between the inner skin and outer skin.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Patrick S. Mulloy, Shawn Alstad
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Publication number: 20170342942Abstract: A system and method for monitoring a thrust reverser system are provided. The embodiments described herein utilize sensors located proximate locks comprising a thrust reverser locking system. The provided system and method detect deflection and displacement proximate the locks to determine when individual locks have failed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: November 30, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Robert Romano, Kevin K. Chakkera
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Publication number: 20170226961Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, a lock, and a first elastic element. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and is translatable between a stowed position, a deployed position, and an over-stow position. The door is pivotally coupled to the support structure and is rotatable between at least a first position, a second position, and a third position. The lock is movable between a locked position, to prevent transcowl translation toward the deployed position, and an unlocked position, to allow transcowl translation toward the deployed position. The lock is only able to move to the unlocked position when the transcowl is in the over-stow position. The first elastic element is disposed within the stowed position aperture and, when engaging both the support structure and the transcowl, supplies a force to the transcowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Robert Romano
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Publication number: 20170211510Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a turbine engine includes a support structure, a transcowl, a door, and an anti-rotation structure. The transcowl is mounted on the support structure and has an inner surface. The transcowl is axially translatable, relative to the support structure, between first and second positions. The door is pivotally coupled to the turbine engine, and has a forward edge and an aft edge. The door is rotatable between stowed and deployed positions when the transcowl translates between the first and second positions, respectively. The anti-rotation structure extends from the transcowl and is disposed adjacent to the aft edge of the door when the transcowl is in the first position and the door is in the stowed position. The anti-rotation structure is configured such that door rotation out of the stowed position only occurs subsequent to or concurrently with translation of the transcowl out of the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Mark Knowles, Robert Romano, Shawn Alstad, David Robinson
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Publication number: 20170211511Abstract: A thrust reverser system having an asymmetric vane assembly is provided. The provided thrust reverser system generates a desired vertical thrust component that at least partially offsets a potential nose-up pitch moment. The provided thrust reverser system employs a single row asymmetric vane geometry that reduces weight and material cost.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2016Publication date: July 27, 2017Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Danis Burton Smith, Shawn Alstad, John Taylor Pearson, Morris Anderson