Patents by Inventor Gary R. Marconi

Gary R. Marconi 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).

  • SLIDING MOUNT
    Publication number: 20230094139
    Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
  • Sliding mount
    Patent number: 11519299
    Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
  • Linear electric air valve
    Patent number: 11486313
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a turbine engine includes a valve arranged in an air flow path. The valve has a shaft. The valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. An electric actuator is coupled to the shaft and is configured to move the valve between the open position and the closed position. A thermal barrier is arranged between the valve and the electric actuator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, August M. Coretto, Gary R. Marconi, Scott W. Simpson, Glenn Gradischer, William E. Rhoden
  • Fueldraulic air valve
    Patent number: 11448139
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a turbine engine includes a valve arranged in an air flow path. The valve has a shaft. The valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. A hydraulic actuator is coupled to the shaft. The hydraulic actuator is configured to utilize fuel as a working fluid. The hydraulic actuator is configured to move the valve between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer
  • LINEAR ELECTRIC AIR VALVE
    Publication number: 20200392905
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a turbine engine includes a valve arranged in an air flow path. The valve has a shaft. The valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. An electric actuator is coupled to the shaft and is configured to move the valve between the open position and the closed position. A thermal barrier is arranged between the valve and the electric actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: December 17, 2020
    Inventors: Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, August M. Coretto, Gary R. Marconi, Scott W. Simpson, Glenn Gradischer, William E. Rhoden
  • FUELDRAULIC AIR VALVE
    Publication number: 20200370480
    Abstract: A valve assembly for a turbine engine includes a valve arranged in an air flow path. The valve has a shaft. The valve is movable between an open position and a closed position. A hydraulic actuator is coupled to the shaft. The hydraulic actuator is configured to utilize fuel as a working fluid. The hydraulic actuator is configured to move the valve between the open position and the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2019
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Francis P. Marocchini, Aaron F. Rickis, August M. Coretto, Scott W. Simpson, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer
  • SLIDING MOUNT
    Publication number: 20190195092
    Abstract: A mount according to an example of the present disclosure includes a locating pin, a load pin, a fastener, the fastener configured to retain a component on at least one of the locating pin and the load pin, the fastener including a bolt, a mounting boss and a spring, the spring allowing the mounting boss to move with respect to the bolt, and wherein the bolt is held captive in the mounting boss with a captive feature. A gas turbine engine and a method of mounting a component are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Elise N. Zimmerman, Gary R. Marconi, Glenn Gradischer, August M. Coretto, Francis P. Marocchini
  • Pressure-regulating valves
    Patent number: 9933080
    Abstract: A multi-bend control circuit for fluid communication with an outlet port of a valve includes a first circuit leg extending in a first direction and a second circuit leg extending at an angle from the first circuit leg in a second direction. A third circuit leg extends at an angle from the second circuit leg in a third direction different from the second direction. A sense line tap is in fluid communication with at least one of the first, second or third legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Gary R. Marconi
  • PRESSURE-REGULATING VALVES
    Publication number: 20160273667
    Abstract: A multi-bend control circuit for fluid communication with an outlet port of a valve includes a first circuit leg extending in a first direction and a second circuit leg extending at an angle from the first circuit leg in a second direction. A third circuit leg extends at an angle from the second circuit leg in a third direction different from the second direction. A sense line tap is in fluid communication with at least one of the first, second or third legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2015
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron F. Rickis, Gary R. Marconi