Patents by Inventor Gonzalo F. Martinez

Gonzalo F. Martinez 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: 9964214
    Abstract: A seal for use between a first duct and a second duct and, the ducts having relative motion therebetween, includes a first plurality of fingers for attachment to the first duct to be disposed about one of the first duct and the second duct, a seal land attaching to about an other of the first duct and the second duct, and a seal attaching to the seal land and in contact with the plurality of fingers wherein one of the plurality of fingers and the seal is metallic and an other of the seal land or the plurality of fingers is non-metallic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Steven W. Burd, Roger W. Bursey, Gonzalo F. Martinez, Meggan H. Harria-Miller
  • Publication number: 20160169261
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a bolt assembly comprising: a ceramic fastener, and metal threads coupled to the ceramic fastener. Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system comprising: a panel configured to provide thermal insulation, and a bolt assembly coupled to the panel, the bolt assembly comprising: a ceramic fastener, and metal threads coupled to the ceramic fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Donald W. Peters, Gonzalo F. Martinez, JR.
  • Patent number: 9097211
    Abstract: An example gas turbine engine includes an engine casing and an engine liner within the engine casing. One of the engine casing or the engine liner includes a first attachment structure. The other of the engine casing or the engine liner defines a track guide. A slideable member is moveable within the track guide between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The slideable member includes a second attachment structure engageable with the first attachment structure to secure the engine liner relative the engine casing when the slideable member is in the engaged position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gonzalo F. Martinez, Gary J. Dillard
  • Publication number: 20130256993
    Abstract: A seal for use between a first duct and a second duct and, the ducts having relative motion therebetween, includes a first plurality of fingers for attachment to the first duct to be disposed about one of the first duct and the second duct, a seal land attaching to about an other of the first duct and the second duct, and a seal attaching to the seal land and in contact with the plurality of fingers wherein one of the plurality of fingers and the seal is metallic and an other of the seal land or the plurality of fingers is non-metallic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Steven W. Burd, Roger W. Bursey, Gonzalo F. Martinez, Meggan H. Harria-Miller
  • Patent number: 8511098
    Abstract: An example engine assembly includes a first attachment structure secured to an engine casing or an engine liner, and a second attachment structure secured to the other of the engine casing or the engine liner. A sliding member is held by the first attachment structure and is slideable relative to the first attachment structure between a first position and a second position. A pin structure moves with the sliding member between the first position and the second position. A link is pivotally connected to the second attachment structure and the pin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Gonzalo F. Martinez
  • Patent number: 8418473
    Abstract: An exemplary turbine engine link assembly includes a link extending longitudinally from a rod end and terminating at a hemispherical end. The rod end is secured to an engine liner or an engine casing. The hemispherical end is biased toward a corresponding hemispherical recess in the engine liner or in the other of the engine liner or the engine casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Dale William Petty, Gonzalo F. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20090317175
    Abstract: An example engine assembly includes a first attachment structure secured to an engine casing or an engine liner, and a second attachment structure secured to the other of the engine casing or the engine liner. A sliding member is held by the first attachment structure and is slideable relative to the first attachment structure between a first position and a second position. A pin structure moves with the sliding member between the first position and the second position. A link is pivotally connected to the second attachment structure and the pin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventor: Gonzalo F. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20090301093
    Abstract: An example gas turbine engine includes an engine casing and an engine liner within the engine casing. One of the engine casing or the engine liner includes a first attachment structure. The other of the engine casing or the engine liner defines a track guide. A slideable member is moveable within the track guide between an engaged position and a disengaged position. The slideable member includes a second attachment structure engageable with the first attachment structure to secure the engine liner relative the engine casing when the slideable member is in the engaged position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Gonzalo F. Martinez, Gary J. Dillard
  • Publication number: 20090293498
    Abstract: An example turbine engine assembly includes a first attachment structure secured to an engine casing or an engine liner. A second attachment structure is secured to the other of the engine casing or the engine liner. The assembly further includes a link having a rod portion extending longitudinally from a hemispherical end portion and terminating at a rod end portion. The hemispherical end portion is received within a recess defined by the first attachment structure. The rod end portion is secured relative to the second attachment structure to limit relative movement between the engine casing and the engine liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Dale William Petty, Gonzalo F. MARTINEZ
  • Patent number: 5893518
    Abstract: The external flaps of a variable exhaust nozzle for a gas turbine engine are attached to the nozzle by a pair of pivotal rods attached to the nozzle's internal support structure and slidably fits into elongated spaced bushings extending along the longitudinal axis of the flaps formed in bosses extending orthogonally from the inner surface of the flaps. The attachment to the support structure includes a unison ball made from composite material that fits into a spherical track formed in a recess in the end of the rods. The method of installation is to insert one of the post into the first bushing that is offset from the second bushing. After the slight engagement of the first post, the second post is pivoted to align with its complementary bushing and the flap is positioned forward to fully engage the rods into the bushings. The aft end hinge of the flap is then attached, A limit pin that is attached to the post travels in a slot designed to limit the travel of the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Raymond J. Bruchez, Jr., M. Craig Lady, Gonzalo F. Martinez, Bradley C. Johnson