Patents by Inventor Jay A. Benson

Jay A. Benson 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).

  • Heat shield for a compressor/stator structure
    Patent number: 5195868
    Abstract: A heat shield mechanism for thermally protecting a casing located in a turbine engine having a plurality of honeycomb cells which are connected to a support plate. A spring in contact with the support plate and in contact with a vane liner exerts a force on the support plate which causes at least one of the plurality of honeycomb cells to be pressed against the casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1993
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Larry W. Plemmons, Mark S. Rocklin, Jay A. Benson