Patents by Inventor David W. Cihlar

David W. Cihlar 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).

  • TURBINE ENGINE FUEL NOZZLE
    Publication number: 20100024425
    Abstract: A fuel nozzle for a gas turbine combustor that includes an extended flange. At a first end, the extended flange may be configured to engage an end cover, thereby securing the position of the fuel nozzle within the combustor. At a second end, the extended flange may be configured to engage a swozzle, within which a supply of fuel and compressed air is mixed during the operation of the combustor. The extended flange may be formed as a single piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: David W. Cihlar, William L. Byrne, Marcus B. Huffman, Matthew B. Wilson