Patents by Inventor Harold Tai

Harold Tai 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).

  • Vane damping
    Patent number: 3932056
    Abstract: Damping of turbine or compressor vanes loosely supported in an outer shroud is accomplished by means of resilient metal damping pads which have slots to accommodate the outer ends of the vanes. The damping pads engage the opposite sides of the vanes and the slots are formed so as to provide gaps or relief areas between the pads and the side and end edges of the outer ends of the vanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1976
    Assignee: Barry Wright Corporation
    Inventor: Harold Tai