Patents by Inventor Gary A. Schirtzinger

Gary A. Schirtzinger 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: 11072026
    Abstract: A process is provided for additively manufacturing at least one part. The processing includes depositing a substantially uniform layer of material over at least a portion of a support surface using a belt that contacts the material. The process also includes solidifying at least a portion of the layer of material using a solidification device to form at least a portion of the part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary A. Schirtzinger, Sergey Mironets
  • Patent number: 10934890
    Abstract: A shrouded conduit is provided for arranging, for example, in a gas path of a turbine engine. The shrouded conduit includes a tubular shroud extending longitudinally along a centerline. The shrouded conduit also includes a fluid conduit extending longitudinally in the shroud. A first portion of the fluid conduit is connected laterally to and may be formed integral with a first portion of the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Dennis M. Moura, Stanley J. Funk, Shawn Stempinski, Roger O. Coffey, John J. Rup, Jr., Lexia Kironn, Gary A. Schirtzinger
  • Publication number: 20200300389
    Abstract: A method is provided involving an additive manufacturing system. This method includes a step of forming a first fluid conduit using the additive manufacturing system. The method also includes a step of providing a fluid coupling. The fluid coupling includes the first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit is connected to and fluidly coupled with the second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit has a first configuration. The second fluid conduit has a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Dennis M. Moura, Stanley J. Funk, Shawn Stempinski, Roger O. Coffey, John J. Rup, JR., Lexia Kironn, Gary A. Schirtzinger
  • Patent number: 10739005
    Abstract: A fuel injector is provided for a gas turbine engine. The fuel injector includes a fuel conduit and a cooling fluid circuit through a strut. A gas turbine engine is provided that includes a multiple of fuel injectors in communication with a combustor and a cooling system in communication with each of the multiple of fuel injectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lexia Kironn, Roger O Coffey, Wendell V Twelves, Gary A Schirtzinger, Joe Ott, Evan Butcher, John D Frish
  • Patent number: 10683952
    Abstract: A method is provided involving an additive manufacturing system. This method includes a step of forming a first fluid conduit using the additive manufacturing system. The method also includes a step of providing a fluid coupling. The fluid coupling includes the first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit is connected to and fluidly coupled with the second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit has a first configuration. The second fluid conduit has a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Dennis M. Moura, Stanley J. Funk, Shawn Stempinski, Roger O. Coffey, John J. Rup, Jr., Gary A. Schirtzinger, Lexia Kironn
  • Patent number: 10598556
    Abstract: A method of monitoring the residual stress in surface and near surface regions of a component includes identifying predetermined locations on the surface of a component that are expected to experience high stress during normal operating conditions of the component. Marker particles are introduced into the component during additive manufacture of the component at the predetermined locations. Then, the residual stress of the component is measured at a location corresponding with the marker material using x-ray techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lyutsia Dautova, Wendell V. Twelves, Jr., Joe Ott, Evan Butcher, Gary A. Schirtzinger, Rainer J. Herbert
  • Publication number: 20200003639
    Abstract: A method of monitoring the residual stress in surface and near surface regions of a component includes identifying predetermined locations on the surface of a component that are expected to experience high stress during normal operating conditions of the component. Marker particles are introduced into the component during additive manufacture of the component at the predetermined locations. Then, the residual stress of the component is measured at a location corresponding with the marker material using x-ray techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Lyutsia Dautova, Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Joe Ott, Evan J. Butcher, Gary A. Schirtzinger, Rainer J. Hebert
  • Patent number: 10502500
    Abstract: A method includes building a tubular object by a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. A structure integrally connected to the tubular object for supporting a portion of the tubular object is formed during building of the tubular object. The structure provides vibration dampening, heat shielding, heat transfer, stiffening, energy absorption, or mounting after the tubular object is built.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Evan Butcher, Wendell V. Twelves, Jr., Gary A. Schirtzinger, Joseph Ott, Lexia Kironn
  • Patent number: 10488047
    Abstract: One embodiment includes a fuel injector. The fuel injector assembly comprises a conduit for conveying fuel from a fuel inlet to a nozzle. The conduit is located in a support, with the conduit, the nozzle, and the support being a single unitary piece. A thermally compliant feature is located at the nozzle which allows the fuel injector to adjust for differential thermal expansion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Gary A. Schirtzinger, Lexia Kironn, Dennis M. Moura, Stanley J. Funk, Roger O. Coffey
  • Patent number: 10344678
    Abstract: A septum-tied tube pack is provided that includes a first outer wall formed by a multiple of first connected radiuses. A second outer wall is formed by a multiple of second connected radiuses. A first end radius connects the first outer wall and the second outer wall. A second end radius connects the first outer wall and the second outer wall. A multiple of septum elements extend between the first outer wall and the second outer wall. A gas turbine engine is also provided that includes an engine case structure and a fluid conduit mounted to the engine case structure. The fluid conduit includes a septum-tied tube pack section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lexia Kironn, Wendell V. Twelves, Evan Butcher, Gary Schirtzinger, Joe Ott
  • Publication number: 20190061238
    Abstract: A machine for fabricating a fiber-reinforced component by additive manufacture is disclosed. The machine may have a surface, a matrix feed configured to deposit a plurality of matrix layers on the surface, and a fiber feed configured to deposit a fiber layer on at least one of the plurality of matrix layers. The deposition of the plurality of matrix layers and the fiber layer may be controlled by a computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Gary A. Schirtzinger, Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Evan Butcher, Lyutsia Dautova, Joe Ott
  • Publication number: 20190030608
    Abstract: A method of forming a metal component with two and three dimensional internal functionally graded alloy composition gradients includes forming the component by a powder based layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. The areal composition distribution of each powder layer is determined by simultaneously depositing different powders and powder mixtures through a mixing valve attached to a single nozzle during powder deposition. The layers are then sintered with a directed energy source to form a forging preform. The preform is then forged to form a component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Sergey Mironets, Lexia Kironn, Evan Butcher, Gary A. Schirtzinger
  • Patent number: 10059057
    Abstract: A machine for fabricating a fiber-reinforced component by additive manufacturing is disclosed. The machine may have a surface, a matrix feed configured to deposit a plurality of matrix layers on the surface, and a fiber feed configured to deposit a fiber layer on at least one of the plurality of matrix layers. The deposition of the plurality of matrix layers and the fiber layer may be controlled by a computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gary A. Schirtzinger, Wendell V. Twelves, Jr., Evan Butcher, Lyutsia Dautova, Joe Ott
  • Publication number: 20180178432
    Abstract: Components may be manufactured by co-extruding a polymer filament and a fiber filament from a nozzle. The polymer filament and the fiber filament may be heated within the nozzle, which may couple the polymer filament to the fiber filament. The co-extruded filament may result in long reinforcing fibers which provide strength to the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: June 28, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Evan Butcher, Wendell Twelves, Gary Schirtzinger, Joe Ott, Lyutsia Dautova
  • Publication number: 20180169976
    Abstract: A method of forming a reinforced polymeric component includes securing a plurality of pins within a mold and wrapping reinforcing fibers around the pins to form a web of reinforcing fibers. The web of reinforcing fibers has a plurality of layers. The method of forming a reinforced polymeric component further includes adding a polymer to the mold and processing the polymer to form a molded polymeric component that contains the pins and the web of reinforcing fibers. A reinforced polymeric component includes a web of reinforcing fibers wrapped around a plurality of pins. The web of reinforcing fibers includes a plurality of layers. The reinforced polymeric component further includes a molded and processed polymer containing the web of reinforcing fibers and pins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Evan Butcher, Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Gary A. Schirtzinger, Joe Ott, Lexia Kironn
  • Patent number: 9931776
    Abstract: Components may be manufactured by co-extruding a polymer filament and a fiber filament from a nozzle. The polymer filament and the fiber filament may be heated within the nozzle, which may couple the polymer filament to the fiber filament. The co-extruded filament may result in long reinforcing fibers which provide strength to the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Evan Butcher, Wendell Twelves, Gary Schirtzinger, Joe Ott, Lyutsia Dautova
  • Publication number: 20180087696
    Abstract: A method is provided involving an additive manufacturing system. This method includes a step of forming a first fluid conduit using the additive manufacturing system. The method also includes a step of providing a fluid coupling. The fluid coupling includes the first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit is connected to and fluidly coupled with the second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit has a first configuration. The second fluid conduit has a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Dennis M. Moura, Stanley J. Funk, Shawn Stempinski, Roger O. Coffey, John J. Rup, JR., Gary A. Schirtzinger, Lexia Kironn
  • Publication number: 20180058771
    Abstract: A method includes building a tubular object by a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. A structure integrally connected to the tubular object for supporting a portion of the tubular object is formed during building of the tubular object. The structure provides vibration dampening, heat shielding, heat transfer, stiffening, energy absorption, or mounting after the tubular object is built.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Evan Butcher, Wendell V. Twelves, JR., Gary A. Schirtzinger, Joe Ott, Lexia Kironn
  • Patent number: 9857002
    Abstract: A method is provided involving an additive manufacturing system. This method includes a step of forming a first fluid conduit using the additive manufacturing system. The method also includes a step of providing a fluid coupling. The fluid coupling includes the first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit is connected to and fluidly coupled with the second fluid conduit. The first fluid conduit has a first configuration. The second fluid conduit has a second configuration that is different than the first configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joe Ott, Dennis M. Moura, Stanley J. Funk, Shawn Stempinski, Roger O. Coffey, John J. Rup, Jr., Gary A. Schirtzinger, Lexia Kironn
  • Patent number: 9840984
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems for controlling movement of a divergent flap (24) in an exhaust nozzle (20). A nozzle flap assembly may include a first link (42) pivotably coupled to a divergent flap (24). A second link (40) may be pivotably coupled to the first link and a static portion (44) of the exhaust nozzle. The second link may comprise a bumper (50). The first link may be configured to contact the bumper in response to the divergent flap being in a high thrust mode. The second link may be configured to contact the divergent flap in response to the divergent flap being in a low thrust mode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Gary A. Schirtzinger