Patents by Inventor James L. Lucas
James L. Lucas 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).
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Publication number: 20190160313Abstract: A multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle is disclosed. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a pylon fitting configured to receive a fire extinguishing agent. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a hose fitting coupled to the pylon fitting via a coupling nut. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a plurality of fluid distribution outlets configured to deliver the fire extinguishing agent. The fluid distribution outlets may define voids on the surface of the coupling nut, and extending through the coupling nut and the hose fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: James L. Lucas, Steven C. Lee
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Patent number: 10300318Abstract: A fire suppression system for a gas turbine engine includes a fire suppressant delivery circuit, a first nozzle and a multi-directional nozzle. The fire suppressant delivery circuit includes and extends between an upstream inlet and a downstream distal end. The first nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is disposed at the downstream distal end. The multi-directional nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is configured serially inline between the upstream inlet and the first nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James L. Lucas, Steven C. Lee
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Patent number: 10232205Abstract: A multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle is disclosed. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a pylon fitting configured to receive a fire extinguishing agent. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a hose fitting coupled to the pylon fitting via a coupling nut. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a plurality of fluid distribution outlets configured to deliver the fire extinguishing agent. The fluid distribution outlets may define voids on the surface of the coupling nut, and extending through the coupling nut and the hose fitting.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: James L. Lucas, Steven C. Lee
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Patent number: 10047649Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a shaft configured with a first hole, a bearing race coupled to the shaft and configured with a second hole and a third hole, and an oil scoop configured to receive oil and provide the oil to the shaft, where the first and second holes are oriented axially with respect to the shaft, and where the third hole is oriented radially with respect to the shaft. In some embodiments, a second oil scoop is configured to receive oil and provide the oil to the shall. The oil scoop and the second oil scoop may be concentric with respect to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: James L. Lucas
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Publication number: 20180207461Abstract: A fire suppression system for a gas turbine engine includes a fire suppressant delivery circuit, a first nozzle and a multi-directional nozzle. The fire suppressant delivery circuit includes and extends between an upstream inlet and a downstream distal end. The first nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is disposed at the downstream distal end. The multi-directional nozzle is fluidly coupled with the fire suppressant delivery circuit and is configured serially inline between the upstream inlet and the first nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: James L. Lucas, Steven C. Lee
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Publication number: 20180099169Abstract: A multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle is disclosed. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a pylon fitting configured to receive a fire extinguishing agent. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a hose fitting coupled to the pylon fitting via a coupling nut. The multi-directional fire extinguishing nozzle may comprise a plurality of fluid distribution outlets configured to deliver the fire extinguishing agent. The fluid distribution outlets may define voids on the surface of the coupling nut, and extending through the coupling nut and the hose fitting.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 12, 2018Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: James L. Lucas, Steven C. Lee
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Patent number: 9797268Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a shaft of an engine of an aircraft, an oil scoop coupled to the shaft, a first portion of a sensor integrated with the oil scoop, and a second portion of the sensor coupled to a structure of the engine. In some embodiments, the first portion of the sensor comprises at least one tooth.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: James L. Lucas
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Patent number: 9732630Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system associated with an engine of an aircraft. The system includes a shaft configured with at least one axially-oriented hole, and an oil scoop configured to receive oil and provide the oil to the shaft, wherein the oil scoop is manufactured independently from the shaft, and wherein the oil scoop includes at least one retention mechanism for coupling to the shaft after the at least one axially-oriented hole is created in the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: August 15, 2017Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: James L. Lucas
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Patent number: 9534505Abstract: A fan nacelle includes a metallic fan containment case. A nacelle inlet is secured to the metallic fan containment case by permanent fastening elements. A gas turbine engine includes a metallic fan containment case. A core engine has a static engine structure housing a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section. The core engine is configured to receive core airflow. A fan is arranged within the metallic fan containment case. The fan is coupled to the core engine and is arranged in a bypass flowpath provided between the core engine and the metallic fan containment case. A nacelle inlet is secured to the metallic fan containment case by permanent fastening elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2012Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: James L. Lucas
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Publication number: 20160376947Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a shaft configured with a first hole, a bearing race coupled to the shaft and configured with a second hole and a third hole, and an oil scoop configured to receive oil and provide the oil to the shaft, where the first and second holes are oriented axially with respect to the shaft, and where the third hole is oriented radially with respect to the shaft. In some embodiments, a second oil scoop is configured to receive oil and provide the oil to the shall. The oil scoop and the second oil scoop may be concentric with respect to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: December 29, 2016Inventor: James L. Lucas
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Publication number: 20160281537Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a system associated with an engine of an aircraft. The system includes a shaft configured with at least one axially-oriented hole, and an oil scoop configured to receive oil and provide the oil to the shaft, wherein the oil scoop is manufactured independently from the shaft, and wherein the oil scoop includes at least one retention mechanism for coupling to the shaft after the at least one axially-oriented hole is created in the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: James L. Lucas
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Publication number: 20160281527Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a shaft of an engine of an aircraft, an oil scoop coupled to the shaft, a first portion of a sensor integrated with the oil scoop, and a second portion of the sensor coupled to a structure of the engine. In some embodiments, the first portion of the sensor comprises at least one tooth.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventor: James L. Lucas
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Patent number: 9410428Abstract: A turbomachine includes a rotor hub that has a central opening there through. A shaft extends through the central opening. A clamp is coupled with the shaft and the rotor hub such that the rotor hub is rotatable with the shaft.Type: GrantFiled: December 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James L. Lucas, Matthew B. Kennedy, John E. Holowczak, William K. Tredway, Aavo Anto
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Patent number: 9217390Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a gas turbine engine includes a duct including a cowling movable between an open position and a closed position in a direction transverse to a centerline of the gas turbine engine. The thrust reverser is supported within the cowling and movable between an axial closed position, an axial intermediate position and an axial open position. A controller is actuateable to command movement of the thrust reverser from the axial closed position to the axial intermediate position such that the cowling is free to move to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James L. Lucas, Michael Charron
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Patent number: 9212556Abstract: A gas turbine engine section comprises a rotatable shaft, first and second axially adjacent components, a nut, and a multifunction positioning lock washer. The first and second axially adjacent components are located on the rotatable shaft and are separated by an axial separation distance. The nut is configured to thread onto the rotatable shaft to hold one of the first and second axially adjacent components in compression. The multifunction positioning lock washer has antirotation geometry configured to prevent the nut from tightening or loosening. The axial length of the multifunction positioning lock washer is adjusted by removing material based on measurement of the axial separation distance to take in tolerances and reduce the axial separation distance.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: James L. Lucas, Jason D. Himes
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Patent number: 9097209Abstract: A gas turbine engine thrust reverser system includes a fan nacelle having a fixed portion and a movable portion configured to move relative to the fixed portion between opened and closed positions in response to a command to selectively provide an opening between the fixed and movable portions. A fan case is arranged within the fan nacelle. The fan case includes an integral bull nose adjacent to the opening in the open position and to the movable portion in the closed position. The bull nose has a curved wall sloping radially outward.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Michael N. Charron, James L. Lucas
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Publication number: 20140248136Abstract: A gas turbine engine section comprises a rotatable shaft, first and second axially adjacent components, a nut, and a multifunction positioning lock washer. The first and second axially adjacent components are located on the rotatable shaft and are separated by an axial separation distance. The nut is configured to thread onto the rotatable shaft to hold one of the first and second axially adjacent components in compression. The multifunction positioning lock washer has antirotation geometry configured to prevent the nut from tightening or loosening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: James L. Lucas, Jason D. Himes
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Publication number: 20140023492Abstract: A fan nacelle includes a metallic fan containment case. A nacelle inlet is secured to the metallic fan containment case by permanent fastening elements. A gas turbine engine includes a metallic fan containment case. A core engine has a static engine structure housing a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section. The core engine is configured to receive core airflow. A fan is arranged within the metallic fan containment case. The fan is coupled to the core engine and is arranged in a bypass flowpath provided between the core engine and the metallic fan containment case. A nacelle inlet is secured to the metallic fan containment case by permanent fastening elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventor: James L. Lucas
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Publication number: 20140000237Abstract: A thrust reverser system for a gas turbine engine includes a duct including a cowling movable between an open position and a closed position in a direction transverse to a centerline of the gas turbine engine. The thrust reverser is supported within the cowling and movable between an axial closed position, an axial intermediate position and an axial open position. A controller is actuateable to command movement of the thrust reverser from the axial closed position to the axial intermediate position such that the cowling is free to move to the open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2012Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: James L. Lucas, Michael Charron
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Publication number: 20130318999Abstract: An exemplary gas turbine engine includes a fan, a compressor section, a combustor in fluid communication with the compressor section and a turbine section in fluid communication with the combustor. The fan includes a first plurality of fan blades supported on a first fan support and a second plurality of fan blades supported on a second fan support. The first and second fan supports are rotatable about a fan axis independently of each other. A geared architecture includes at least one gear driven by the turbine section for rotating about a gear axis that is transverse to the fan axis. The gear drives the fan supports for rotating the respective pluralities of fan blades in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: James L. Lucas