Patents by Inventor Edwin B. Coleman

Edwin B. Coleman 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).

  • Gas turbine combustor operating method
    Patent number: 4594848
    Abstract: A method of operating a variable geometry combustor for use in a gas turbine propulsion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1986
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Hukam C. Mongia, Edwin B. Coleman, Thomas W. Bruce
  • Variable geometry combustor apparatus and associated methods
    Patent number: 4567724
    Abstract: The fuel nozzles in a variable geometry combustor cooperate with an inwardly projecting liner wall section to define a sheltered pilot combustion zone within the liner. Simultaneously operable inlet valves are provided for admitting a selectively variable quantity of combustion air into the pilot zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1986
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Hukam C. Mongia, Edwin B. Coleman, Thomas W. Bruce
  • Variable geometry combustor apparatus
    Patent number: 4545196
    Abstract: The fuel nozzles in a variable geometry combustor cooperate with an inwardly projecting liner wall section to define a sheltered pilot combustion zone within the liner. Simultaneously operable inlet valves are provided for admitting a selectively variable quantity of combustion air into the pilot zone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Hukam C. Mongia, Edwin B. Coleman, Thomas W. Bruce
  • Gas turbine engine variable geometry combustor apparatus
    Patent number: 4532762
    Abstract: A variable geometry combustor for use in a gas turbine propulsion engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1985
    Assignee: The Garrett Corporation
    Inventors: Hukam C. Mongia, Edwin B. Coleman, Thomas W. Bruce