Patents by Inventor Eric W. Stratton

Eric W. Stratton 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: 11752578
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20210008669
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 10786875
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20180311772
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2018
    Publication date: November 1, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 10053994
    Abstract: An abrasive sheath for application to a component surface is disclosed. The abrasive sheath may comprise a metallic layer and an abrasive layer plated on a surface of the metallic layer. The abrasive layer may include a metal matrix and abrasive particles protruding from the matrix. An exposed surface of the metallic layer of the abrasive sheath may be joinable to the component surface by a heat treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 10030527
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 10024161
    Abstract: A method for repairing a blade wherein the blade comprises a metallic substrate shaped to define an airfoil having a tip. A coating is on the tip. The method comprises: machining to at least partially remove the coating; plating a nickel-based base layer; and plating an abrasive layer comprising a nickel-based matrix and an abrasive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas McCall, David J. Hiskes, Christopher J. Bischof, Eric W. Stratton, Anthony J. Pietroniro, Mary E. Schubert, Kayleigh J. Brown, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 10018056
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of a self-braze material, an abrasive, a matrix in which the abrasive is at least partially embedded, and an intermediate layer between the self-braze material and the matrix; and heating to cause the self-braze material to braze to the substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 10012095
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; an abrasive; and a matrix in which the abrasive is at least partially embedded; and heating to cause the self-braze material to braze to the substrate. The heating leaves at least a portion of the self-braze material with a composition comprising, in weight percent: cobalt 2.5-13.5; chromium 12-27; aluminum 5-7; yttrium 0.0-1.0; hafnium 0.0-1.0; silicon 1.0-3.0; tantalum 0.0-4.5; tungsten 0.0-6.5; rhenium 0.0-2.0; molybdenum 0.1-1.0; and the balance nickel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 9889631
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to strip process for removing a coating from a substrate comprising the steps of: providing a base alloy and a MCrAlY coating deposited over the base alloy substrate; and removing the MCrAlY coating by bringing the MCrAlY coating in contact with an acid solution comprising nitric acid, phosphoric acid and ammonium bifluoride in an aqueous solution, and maintaining the acid solution contact for sufficient time and at sufficient temperature to permit the coating to be stripped from the base alloy substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20170044911
    Abstract: An abrasive sheath for application to a component surface is disclosed. The abrasive sheath may comprise a metallic layer and an abrasive layer plated on a surface of the metallic layer. The abrasive layer may include a metal matrix and abrasive particles protruding from the matrix. An exposed surface of the metallic layer of the abrasive sheath may be joinable to the component surface by a heat treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160237822
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to applying a plating solution to a base material of a notch associated with a shroud section of a turbine blade, and applying an electrical signal to the plating solution to cause a deposition of material onto the base material to form a composite.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher J. Bischof, Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160230558
    Abstract: A method for repairing a blade wherein the blade comprises a metallic substrate shaped to define an airfoil having a tip. A coating is on the tip. The method comprises: machining to at least partially remove the coating; plating a nickel-based base layer; and plating an abrasive layer comprising a nickel-based matrix and an abrasive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas McCall, David J. Hiskes, Christopher J. Bischof, Eric W. Stratton, Anthony J. Pietroniro, Mary E. Schubert, Kayleigh J. Brown, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160068968
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to strip process for removing a coating from a substrate comprising the steps of: providing a base alloy and a MCrAlY coating deposited over the base alloy substrate; and removing the MCrAlY coating by bringing the MCrAlY coating in contact with an acid solution comprising nitric acid, phosphoric acid and ammonium bifluoride in an aqueous solution, and maintaining the acid solution contact for sufficient time and at sufficient temperature to permit the coating to be stripped from the base alloy substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2015
    Publication date: March 10, 2016
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160024444
    Abstract: A method of stripping an engine component may comprise applying an acidic gel solvent to a coating of a surface of the engine component, leaving the acidic gel solvent on the surface of the engine component for a predetermined duration, and removing the acidic gel solvent from the surface of the engine component. The method may further include mixing an acid with a gelling agent to form the acidic gel solvent. The acid may comprise hydrochloric acid. The gelling agent may comprise a cellulosic material. The gelling agent may comprise a carbohydrate. The method may further include rinsing the acidic gel solvent from the surface of the engine component. The coating may comprise at least one of a diffusion coating or an overlay coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160003064
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; an abrasive; and a matrix in which the abrasive is at least partially embedded; and heating to cause the self-braze material to braze to the substrate. The heating leaves at least a portion of the self-braze material with a composition comprising, in weight percent: cobalt 2.5-13.5; chromium 12-27; aluminum 5-7; yttrium 0.0-1.0; hafnium 0.0-1.0; silicon 1.0-3.0; tantalum 0.0-4.5; tungsten 0.0-6.5; rhenium 0.0-2.0; molybdenum 0.1-1.0; and the balance nickel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160003066
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of: a self-braze material; and an abrasive embedded in the self-braze material; and securing the combination to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Publication number: 20160003065
    Abstract: A method for applying an abrasive comprises: applying, to a substrate, the integral combination of a self-braze material, an abrasive, a matrix in which the abrasive is at least partially embedded, and an intermediate layer between the self-braze material and the matrix; and heating to cause the self-braze material to braze to the substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Michael J. Minor
  • Patent number: 9132529
    Abstract: A media blast includes a nozzle body manufactured of a first material with a set of internal threads manufactured of a second material different than the first material. A media blast nozzle for a spray gun, the media blast nozzle includes a nozzle body manufactured of a first material, the nozzle body defines an axis; and an insert with a set of internal threads manufactured of a second material different than the first material, the insert located at least partially within the nozzle body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric W. Stratton, Cynthia B. Natale
  • Patent number: 8859479
    Abstract: A stripping solution comprises a highly corrosive acid and an iron concentration of at least about 1.0 gram per liter (g/L). The stripping solution is air agitated to remove a coating from a metal article submerged therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Eric W. Stratton