Patents by Inventor Griff Kinsinger

Griff Kinsinger 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).

  • Damping systems for use in engines
    Patent number: 8342796
    Abstract: Damping systems and engines including the damping systems are provided. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, the damping system includes a rotor, a bearing assembly mounted to the rotor, a spring cage disposed around the bearing assembly, an axially-extending housing surrounding the spring cage, a first squeeze film damper formed between the bearing assembly and the spring cage, and a second squeeze film damper formed between the spring cage and the axially-extending housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas Spencer, Mohsiul Alam, Griff Kinsinger
  • DAMPING SYSTEMS FOR USE IN ENGINES
    Publication number: 20090269185
    Abstract: Damping systems and engines including the damping systems are provided. In one embodiment, and by way of example only, the damping system includes a rotor, a bearing assembly mounted to the rotor, a spring cage disposed around the bearing assembly, an axially-extending housing surrounding the spring cage, a first squeeze film damper formed between the bearing assembly and the spring cage, and a second squeeze film damper formed between the spring cage and the axially-extending housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Douglas Spencer, Mohsiul Alam, Griff Kinsinger