Patents by Inventor Herbert F. Asplund

Herbert F. Asplund 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).

  • Gas turbine construction
    Patent number: 3936222
    Abstract: A gas turbine disk design having a sideplate construction which prevents the leakage of hot gas across the turbine disk is disclosed. The sideplates are segmented and facilitate cooling of the turbine blades. Slidably mounted studs hold the sideplates in surface contact with the disk and prevent the buildup of stress concentrations in either the plates or the attaching members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 1974
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1976
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert F. Asplund, John R. Hess, Joseph R. Kozlin