Patents by Inventor James N. Knapp

James N. Knapp 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).

  • Turbine outer air seal
    Publication number: 20080124214
    Abstract: A turbine outer air seal includes, in a radially inner major surface thereof, at least one circumferential groove accommodating a plurality of holes which supply air for film cooling the radially inner surface of the air seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: May 29, 2008
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Paul M. Lutjen, John D. Wiedemer, James N. Knapp, Dominic J. Mongillo, Christopher R. Joe, Blake J. Luczak, Gary L. Grogg, Michael F. Benamati