Patents by Inventor John J. Wright

John J. Wright 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).

  • Variable area, load balancing nozzle
    Patent number: 4000611
    Abstract: A variable area exhaust device is provided for a gas turbine engine, with the actuation thereof being achieved by means other than conventional actuators. Area variation is accomplished by means of a rotatable duct section forming the downstream extremity of the exhaust device. A portion of the duct comprises a nozzle flap and another portion comprises a piston disposed in a pressure plenum and adapted to at least partially balance the exhaust gas loads on the flap portion to facilitate actuation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: January 4, 1977
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Arthur McCardle, Jr., John J. Wright, Jarod L. Baugh