Patents by Inventor Frank Salvana

Frank Salvana 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: 4284174
    Abstract: An emergency oil/mist system is embodied in the main lubrication system for a bearing or gear box assembly of a gas turbine engine, and includes an auxiliary reservoir interconnected between the main source of pressurized lubricant and an air aspirating nozzle which is capable of either providing a stream of oil to the bearing, or a mist of lubricant to the bearing. A source of pressurized air is connected to the air aspirating nozzle through a control piston valve, and the latter also is provided in a vent line extending between the auxiliary reservoir and the atmosphere. During normal operation of the main lubrication system, the source of pressurized oil is connected through the auxiliary reservoir to the nozzle for providing a stream of lubricant to the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: Avco Corporation
    Inventors: Frank Salvana, Arnold Junker