Patents by Inventor Hsianmin Jen

Hsianmin Jen 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: 10385777
    Abstract: A bifurcated inlet scoop frame for a gas turbine engine and method of using such frame for a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The bifurcated inlet scoop frame having a nose, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first side panel and the nose defining a first inlet port. The second side panel and the nose defining a second inlet port. The method including the steps of providing a bifurcated inlet scoop frame, splitting the fan air flow, and receiving fan air through the bifurcated inlet scoop frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hsianmin Jen, Sergey Losyev
  • Publication number: 20140248119
    Abstract: A bifurcated inlet scoop frame for a gas turbine engine and method of using such frame for a gas turbine engine are disclosed. The bifurcated inlet scoop frame may include a nose, a first side panel, and a second side panel. The first side panel and the nose may define a first inlet port. The second side panel and the nose may define a second inlet port. The method may comprise providing a bifurcated inlet scoop frame, splitting the fan air flow, and receiving fan air through the bifurcated inlet scoop frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Inventors: Hsianmin Jen, Sergey Losyev
  • Publication number: 20060037325
    Abstract: An oil scavenge system includes a tangential scavenge scoop and a settling area adjacent thereto which separately communicate with a duct which feeds oil into an oil flow path and back to an oil sump. A shield is mounted over the settling area to at least partially shield the collecting liquid oil from interfacial shear. A multiple of apertures are located through the shield to permit oil flow through the shield and into the duct. The scavenge scoop forms a partition which separates the duct into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion processes upstream air/oil mixture that is captured by the tangential scoop while the second portion receives the oil collected in the settling area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Peters, Dwayne Messerschmidt, J. Glahn, Kenneth Allard, Hsianmin Jen, Larry Spires, Roger Barnsby
  • Publication number: 20060037302
    Abstract: An oil scavenge system includes a tangential scavenge scoop and a settling area adjacent thereto which separately communicate with a duct which feeds oil into an oil flow path and back to an oil sump. A shield is mounted over the settling area to at least partially shield the collecting liquid oil from interfacial shear. A multiple of apertures are located through the shield to permit oil flow through the shield and into the duct. The scavenge scoop forms a partition which separates the duct into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion processes upstream air/oil mixture that is captured by the tangential scoop while the second portion receives the oil collected in the settling area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Inventors: Robert Peters, Dwayne Messerschmidt, J. Glahn, Kenneth Allard, Hsianmin Jen, Larry Spires, Roger Barnsby
  • Publication number: 20050132710
    Abstract: An oil scavenge system includes a tangential scavenge scoop and a settling area adjacent thereto which separately communicate with a duct which feeds oil into an oil flow path and back to an oil sump. A shield is mounted over the settling area to at least partially shield the collecting liquid oil from interfacial shear. A multiple of apertures are located through the shield to permit oil flow through the shield and into the duct. The scavenge scoop forms a partition which separates the duct into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion processes upstream air/oil mixture that is captured by the tangential scoop while the second portion receives the oil collected in the settling area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: June 23, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Peters, Dwayne Messerschmidt, J. Glahn, Kenneth Allard, Hsianmin Jen, Larry Spires, Roger Barnsby
  • Patent number: 4643636
    Abstract: A ceramic nozzle assembly for a gas turbine engine is provided. The assembly includes ceramic inner and outer shroud rings dimensioned to be concentrically disposed relative to one another. Recesses are provided in the outer circumferential surface of the inner shroud ring and apertures extend through the outer shroud ring in register with the recesses. Vanes extend through the apertures in the outer shroud ring and are engaged by the recesses in the inner shroud ring. A ceramic outer support ring slides over the outer shroud ring to securely retain the vanes. Slots or recesses are provided in both the inner and outer shroud ring to prevent rotation of the nozzle in the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 17, 1987
    Assignee: Avco Corporation
    Inventors: Zoltan Libertini, Hsianmin Jen, James Martinelli