Patents by Inventor Glenn E. Cauthren

Glenn E. Cauthren 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).

  • HARDENED TITANIUM ALLOY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20170101720
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a gas turbine element made of a hardened titanium alloy may be provided. The hardened titanium alloy may be made by a process which may include but may not be limited to, obtaining an element made of titanium alloy, treating a surface of the element made of titanium alloy with beryllium using diffusion process, and forming a titanium beryllide diffusion layer to a predetermined depth from the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: CSA GROUP LLC.
    Inventors: William D. HURST, Glenn E. CAUTHREN
  • TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENT WITH A DIFFUSED CHROMIUM LAYER
    Publication number: 20160024679
    Abstract: Turbine blades, including airfoils, of aviation or industrial gas turbine engines are treated with chromium to improve resistance to hot corrosion. Various alloys, including, but not limited to nickel, cobalt, molybdenum, and stainless steel alloys may be treated with chromium. Chromium is introduced through the surface and into the material by a process of electrolytic molten salt deposition. This treatment produces components with increased chromium content and improved resistance to hot corrosion caused by airborne sodium salts entering the turbines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: CSA GROUP LLC
    Inventors: William D. HURST, Glenn E. CAUTHREN
  • Treatment of turbine blades to increase hardness
    Patent number: 7931446
    Abstract: Turbine blades, including airfoils, of aviation or industrial gas turbine engines are treated with boron to improve surface hardness and/or durability. Both stainless steel components and titanium components may be treated with boron. Elemental boron is diffused into the surface of the blade or other component, forming FeB and Fe2B in stainless steel components and titanium boride in titanium components. This treatment produces components with increased resistance to erosion caused by airborne particles and pollutants, extending the life of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: X-Treme Aerospace Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Hurst, Glenn E. Cauthren
  • TREATMENT OF TURBINE BLADES TO INCREASE HARDNESS
    Publication number: 20080193298
    Abstract: Turbine blades, including airfoils, of aviation or industrial gas turbine engines are treated with boron to improve surface hardness and/or durability. Both stainless steel components and titanium components may be treated with boron. Elemental boron is diffused into the surface of the blade or other component, forming FeB and Fe2B in stainless steel components and titanium boride in titanium components. This treatment produces components with increased resistance to erosion caused by airborne particles and pollutants, extending the life of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: William D. Hurst, Glenn E. Cauthren