Patents by Inventor Jesse Sewell

Jesse Sewell 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).

  • Method of operating a multi-stage flamesheet combustor
    Patent number: 10378456
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel way of controlling a gas turbine engine using detected temperatures and detected turbine rotor speed. An operating system provides a series of operating modes for a gas turbine combustor through which fuel is staged to gradually increase engine power, yet harmful emissions, such as carbon monoxide, are kept within acceptable levels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: ANSALDO ENERGIA SWITZERLAND AG
    Inventors: Peter John Stuttaford, Khalid Oumejjoud, Fred Hernandez, Hany Rizkalla, Timothy Hui, Matthew Yaquinto, Jesse Sewell
  • Inlet bleed heat and power augmentation for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 7841186
    Abstract: An inlet bleed heat and power augmentation system utilizing a bi-directional and common piping arrangement is disclosed. The piping arrangement includes a plurality of feed tubes arranged to communicate either steam to a compressor discharge plenum or compressed air from the compressor discharge plenum. Various embodiments of the invention are discussed including operation methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Assignee: Power Systems Mfg., LLC
    Inventors: Peter So, Jesse Sewell, Donald Adams
  • Inlet Bleed Heat and Power Augmentation For A Gas Turbine Engine
    Publication number: 20080178571
    Abstract: An inlet bleed heat and power augmentation system utilizing a bi-directional and common piping arrangement is disclosed. The piping arrangement includes a plurality of feed tubes arranged to communicate either steam to a compressor discharge plenum or compressed air from the compressor discharge plenum. Various embodiments of the invention are discussed including operation methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: Power Systems Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Peter So, Jesse Sewell, Martin Spalding, Donald Adams