Patents by Inventor John Brunken

John Brunken 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).

  • Damper support assembly for a supercritical drive shaft
    Publication number: 20050200219
    Abstract: A support system, a bracket assembly, and a damping member for use in supporting a rotating shaft. A support system including a fixed bracket; a bracket assembly; and a bearing. The bracket assembly having a first damping member having a first fixed end and a second movable end, the first fixed end being securably attached to the fixed bracket and the second movable end being movable in a first plane aligned with the shaft. The bracket assembly further having a brace securably attached to the second movable end of the first damping member. The bracket assembly further having a second damping member having a first end and a second end, the first end being securably attached to the brace and the second end being movable in a second plane that is aligned with the shaft and is generally perpendicular to the first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventor: John Brunken