Patents by Inventor James J. Kana

James J. Kana 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 cycle
    Patent number: 5160096
    Abstract: In a humid air gas turbine cycle the compressed air is humidified prior to introduction to the combustor. Compressed air before humidification is used to cool the first turbine stage rotor blades. Humidified air is used to cool the first turbine stage stationary vanes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1992
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Gary M. Perkins, Donald M. Podolsky, James J. Kana