Patents by Inventor JONATHAN M. RIVERS

JONATHAN M. RIVERS 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).

  • Publication number: 20250198302
    Abstract: The present disclosure teaches a turbine-powered system with a thermoelectric cooler configured to selectively cool powered electronics in the system. In examples provided, the thermoelectric cooler including a cooling plate coupled to the powered electronics and a heat sink integrated into aero surfaces of a gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Jonathan M. Rivers, Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12331660
    Abstract: A vane assembly adapted for a gas turbine engine includes a first vane segment that extends circumferentially about an axis and a second vane segment. The second vane segment includes a band that extends circumferentially about the axis and a plurality of vanes coupled to the band and extending radially from the band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Schubert, Robert W. Heeter, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12286930
    Abstract: A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a fan casing and a bleed air flow control system. The fan casing includes an annular case and a fan track liner coupled with the annular case. The bleed air flow control system is configured to bleed selectively a portion of air flowing through a gas path of the fan case assembly for use as a cooling source in the fan case assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Jonathan M. Rivers, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr.
  • Patent number: 12286936
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2025
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Robert W. Heeter, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12258870
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2024
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2025
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Robert W. Heeter, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12215712
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Robert W. Heeter, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12209541
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Robert W. Heeter, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12209502
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12168983
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12085021
    Abstract: A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a case at extends circumferentially at least partway about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of vanes. The case is formed to define a plenum that that extends circumferentially at least partway about the axis. The plurality of vanes are arranged in the plenum and spaced apart circumferentially about the axis to define a plurality of inlet openings in fluid communication with the plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 12078070
    Abstract: A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a case at extends circumferentially at least partway about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of vanes. The case is formed to define a plenum that that extends circumferentially at least partway about the axis. The plurality of vanes are arranged in the plenum and spaced apart circumferentially about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 11970985
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a fan and a fan case assembly. The fan includes a fan rotor configured to rotate about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the fan rotor for rotation therewith. The fan case assembly extends circumferentially around the plurality of fan blades radially outward of the plurality of the fan blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers, Michael S. Krautheim
  • Patent number: 11965528
    Abstract: A fan case assembly adapted for use with a gas turbine engine includes a case at extends circumferentially at least partway about an axis of the gas turbine engine and a plurality of vanes. The case is formed to define a plenum that extends circumferentially at least partway about the axis. The plurality of vanes are arranged in the plenum and spaced apart circumferentially about the axis to define a plurality of inlet openings in fluid communication with the plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Daniel E. Molnar, Jr., Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Publication number: 20230193827
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure regard a fan case assembly for a gas turbine engine, the fan case assembly comprising a fan case having an inner surface, a fan track liner comprising abradable material layer, and a rear acoustic panel arranged aft of the fan track liner. The fan track liner and the rear acoustic panel are integrated into a single panel structure attached to the fan case inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Robert W. HEETER, Grace BARNES, Jonathan M. RIVERS
  • Publication number: 20230193945
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure regard a bolt assembly which comprises a bolt extending in a longitudinal direction through a flange connection, the bolt comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising a threaded section at a first side of the flange connection and the second portion comprising a head portion at a second side of the flange connection. The bolt assembly further comprises a nut screwed on the threaded section and a spacer arranged between the nut and the flange connection or between the head portion and the flange connection. The bolt is comprised of a titanium alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Robert W. HEETER, Eric THURSTON, Jonathan M. RIVERS, Matthew J. KAPPES
  • Patent number: 11635026
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure regard a fan case assembly for a gas turbine engine, the fan case assembly comprising a fan case having an inner surface and an outer surface, a front acoustic panel having an outer surface, and attachment means attaching the front acoustic panel outer surface to the fan case inner surface. The attachment means comprise a sliding arrangement allowing the front acoustic panel to be slid axially into the fan case. The sliding arrangement comprises a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member, one of the members being attached to the fan case inner surface and the other member being attached to the front acoustic panel outer surface. The attachment means further comprise removable fastening means fixing the first longitudinal member and the second longitudinal member in the axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE DEUTSCHLAND LTD & CO KG
    Inventors: Robert W. Heeter, Dennes K. Burney, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 11060527
    Abstract: A fan system includes a rotor having plurality of blades and a ring airfoil, the plurality of blades being rotatably joined to a hub and the ring airfoil. The fan system may include a second contra-rotationally disposed rotor having a plurality of blades and a ring airfoil. The first and second ring airfoils having a cambered shape and an angle of attack between about ?5 degrees and about 45 degrees. Passive leading edge slats are attached to the ring airfoil and are configured to open and close using springs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Bronwyn Power, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 10605257
    Abstract: A fan system includes a rotor having plurality of blades and a ring airfoil, the plurality of blades being rotatably joined to a hub and the ring airfoil. The fan system may include a second contra-rotationally disposed rotor having a plurality of blades and a ring airfoil. The first and second ring airfoils having a cambered shape and an angle of attack between about ?5 degrees and about 45 degrees, more preferably between about 5 degrees and about 30 degrees. Optionally, an outlet guide vane may be mounted rearward of the one or more rotors having a ring airfoil.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Bronwyn Power, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Patent number: 10156244
    Abstract: A fan assembly for use in a gas turbine engine includes a fan wheel and a plurality of blades extending radially from the fan wheel away from a central axis of the fan assembly. Each of the blades includes a root coupled with the fan wheel and an airfoil extending radially outwardly from the root. The blades are adapted to rotate about the central axis to push air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Roy D. Fulayter, Jonathan M. Rivers
  • Publication number: 20180231016
    Abstract: A fan system includes a rotor having plurality of blades and a ring airfoil, the plurality of blades being rotatably joined to a hub and the ring airfoil. The fan system may include a second contra-rotationally disposed rotor having a plurality of blades and a ring airfoil. The first and second ring airfoils having a cambered shape and an angle of attack between about ?5 degrees and about 45 degrees, more preferably between about 5 degrees and about 30 degrees. Optionally, an outlet guide vane may be mounted rearward of the one or more rotors having a ring airfoil.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Bronwyn Power, Jonathan M. Rivers