Patents by Inventor Jorge I. Farah

Jorge I. Farah 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).

  • Patent number: 11041461
    Abstract: A system for limiting deflection of an exhaust sidewall liner on a variable geometry exhaust duct uses a spacer and a T-bolt. The system connects the exhaust sidewall liner to the static structure on a variable geometry exhaust duct. The spacer includes a chimney having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, an aperture extending from the first side to the second side, a flange disposed on the first side, and at least one anti-rotation tab disposed on the second side near an edge of the second side. The T-bolt includes an elongated shaft that extends along an axis and having a diameter, and a head having at least one straight edge connected to an end of the shaft. The at least one straight edge engages with the anti-ration tab, thereby preventing rotation of the stud T-bolt about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Beach, Jorge I. Farah
  • Patent number: 10947865
    Abstract: A method of assembling a mid-turbine frame includes engaging at least two tabs in a radially inner end of at least one spoke in a groove in an inner frame case. The at least one spoke is secured to the inner frame case with a central bolt extending through the inner frame case into the at least one spoke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Steven D. Porter, Paul K. Sanchez, Joseph J. Sedor
  • Patent number: 10808617
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine according to an example of the present disclosure includes a fan situated at an inlet of a bypass passage. The fan has a fan diameter, Dfan. A low pressure turbine section is configured to drive the fan and a first compressor section. The low pressure turbine section has a greater number of stages than the first compressor section. The low pressure turbine section has a maximum rotor diameter, Dturb. A ratio of the maximum rotor diameter Dturb divided by the fan diameter Dfan is less than 0.6.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Kalpendu J. Parekh, Constantine Baltas
  • Publication number: 20200208538
    Abstract: A method of assembling a mid-turbine frame includes engaging at least two tabs in a radially inner end of at least one spoke in a groove in an inner frame case. The at least one spoke is secured to the inner frame case with a central bolt extending through the inner frame case into the at least one spoke.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Steven D. Porter, Paul K. Sanchez, Joseph J. Sedor
  • Patent number: 10641313
    Abstract: A disclosed lock washer includes a first opening spaced apart from a second opening for receiving fasteners and preventing rotation. A first set of tabs is associated with the first opening and a second set of tabs is associated with the second opening. Each of the first and second set of tabs are bendable to a lock position preventing rotation of a fastener received within a corresponding one of the first opening and the second opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Meggan H. Harris, James P. Allore, Jorge I. Farah, Stephanie Milbury
  • Patent number: 10598036
    Abstract: An assembly for a turbine engine includes a case, a guide vane arrangement and a flexible seal ring. The case extends circumferentially around an axis, and includes a first seal land. The guide vane arrangement is located radially within the case, and includes a second seal land. The seal ring at least partially seals a gap between the first seal land and the second seal land. The seal ring includes a first leg and a second leg that is connected to the first leg at a corner of the seal ring. The first leg is axially engaged with the first seal land. The second leg is axially engaged with the second seal land.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Andrew D. Burdick
  • Publication number: 20200024998
    Abstract: A turbine engine vane arrangement and a method for manufacturing a turbine engine vane arrangement are provided. The vane arrangement includes a plurality of vane arrangement segments arranged circumferentially around an axial centerline. Each of the vane arrangement segments includes an airfoil that extends radially between a first platform segment and a second platform segment. The first platform segment extends circumferentially between a first mate face and a second mate face. The first mate face of a first of the vane arrangement segments is bonded to the second mate face of a second of the vane arrangement segments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Jonathan P. Burt, Dana P. Stewart
  • Patent number: 10436447
    Abstract: An augmentor vane assembly of a gas turbine engine with an additively manufactured augmentor vane, the additively manufactured augmentor vane having a vane wall with integral longitudinal wall passages formed therein, at least one of the integral longitudinal wall passages including at least one entrance aperture and at least one exit aperture, the at least one exit aperture transverse to the integral longitudinal wall passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Javier N. Johnson, Chris Bates, Eric Beach, Jorge I. Farah
  • Publication number: 20190249571
    Abstract: A system for limiting deflection of an exhaust sidewall liner on a variable geometry exhaust duct uses a spacer and a T-bolt. The system connects the exhaust sidewall liner to the static structure on a variable geometry exhaust duct. The spacer includes a chimney having a first side and a second side opposite of the first side, an aperture extending from the first side to the second side, a flange disposed on the first side, and at least one anti-rotation tab disposed on the second side near an edge of the second side. The T-bolt includes an elongated shaft that extends along an axis and having a diameter, and a head having at least one straight edge connected to an end of the shaft. The at least one straight edge engages with the anti-ration tab, thereby preventing rotation of the stud T-bolt about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Beach, Jorge I. Farah
  • Patent number: 10371010
    Abstract: A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner frame case that includes a bolt opening and at least one spoke for connecting an outer frame case to the inner frame case that includes an inlet passage that extends in a radial direction. A central bolt extends through the bolt opening for securing at least one spoke to the inner frame case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Steven D. Porter, Paul K. Sanchez, Joseph J. Sedor
  • Patent number: 10364690
    Abstract: A stator vane assembly includes a plurality of distinct vane segments that each respectively include a first platform, a second platform and at least one vane airfoil connected at opposed ends thereof to the first platform and the second platform. The first platforms meet at distinct first joints with each other, and the second platforms meet at distinct second joints with each other such that the plurality of vane segments forms an annular structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Jonathan P. Burt, Thomas J. Praisner
  • Patent number: 10344619
    Abstract: A gaspath component includes a flowpath body. A cooling plenum is disposed within the flowpath body. The cooling plenum includes a first region configured to receive a cooling flow and a second region configured to expel the cooling flow from the flowpath body. A metering obstruction is positioned between the first region and the second region and is configured to meter a flow of coolant through the cooling plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Beach, Jeffery A. Lovett, Javier Nebero Johnson, Jorge I. Farah, Caleb N. Cross
  • Patent number: 10344606
    Abstract: A stator vane arrangement for a turbine engine includes a first vane platform, a second vane platform and a plurality of stator vanes extending radially between the first and the second vane platforms. The first and the second vane platforms extend circumferentially around an axis, and the first vane platform includes an aperture. The stator vanes are arranged circumferentially around the axis, and include a first stator vane that extends radially into the aperture and is fastened to the first vane platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Conway Chuong, Dana P. Stewart
  • Patent number: 10337341
    Abstract: An augmentor vane assembly includes an additively manufactured augmentor vane and a fuel line additively manufactured within the augmentor vane. A method of manufacture including additively manufacturing an augmentor vane having a wall that forms an internal volume therein; and additively manufacturing a fuel line within the augmentor vane that extends through the internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Javier N. Johnson, Chris Bates, Eric Beach, Jorge I. Farah, Caleb N. Cross
  • Patent number: 10240468
    Abstract: A turbine engine vane arrangement and a method for manufacturing a turbine engine vane arrangement are provided. The vane arrangement includes a plurality of vane arrangement segments arranged circumferentially around an axial centerline. Each of the vane arrangement segments includes an airfoil that extends radially between a first platform segment and a second platform segment. The first platform segment extends circumferentially between a first mate face and a second mate face. The first mate face of a first of the vane arrangement segments is bonded to the second mate face of a second of the vane arrangement segments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Jonathan P. Burt, Dana P. Stewart
  • Patent number: 10215098
    Abstract: A sealing arrangement includes a turbine static structure with a seal ring having groove with a contact surface. Also included is a bearing compartment with a second contact surface, and a piston seal positioned between the turbine static structure and the bearing compartment. The piston seal includes sides configured to contact the contact surfaces and is positioned in the groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Anthony P. Cherolis, Jorge I. Farah, Seth A. Max, John H. Mosley, Steven D. Porter, Gregory E. Reinhardt, Kevin Zacchera
  • Patent number: 10196911
    Abstract: A turbine engine assembly includes a first component, a second component and a third component arranged along an axis. The first component houses at least a portion of the third component. The assembly also includes a seal carrier, a seal land and a seal element, which seals a gap between the seal carrier and the seal land. The seal carrier is connected to the first component, and includes a groove surface and a groove. A first portion of the seal carrier seals a gap between a second portion of the seal carrier and the second component. The seal land is connected to the third component and includes a seal land surface. The seal element extends radially into the groove. The seal element is axially engaged with the groove surface and radially engaged with the seal land surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologioes Corporation
    Inventors: Decari S. Jenkins, Jorge I. Farah
  • Patent number: 10132181
    Abstract: A method for cooling a rotatable nozzle includes rotating a curved seal about a seal land while maintaining contact therewith. Cooling air is directed through a first diffusion hole in the curved seal to cool the nozzle if the rotatable curved seal is in a first position where higher heat is encountered. Cool air is directed through a second diffusion hole in the curved seal to cool the nozzle if the rotatable curved seal is in a first position where higher heat is encountered and if in a second position where relatively lower heat is encountered.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Curtis C. Cowan, Jorge I. Farah
  • Patent number: 10100676
    Abstract: An inner case for a gas turbine engine includes a case body defining a centerline axis. The case body includes a turbine seal support, and an I-rod support downstream of the turbine seal support. A mid-turbine frame for a gas turbine engine includes an inner case having an integral case body. A method for manufacturing an inner case for a turbomachine with an integral high pressure turbine seal support includes fabricating a case body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Christopher Treat, Jenny Chan
  • Publication number: 20180209471
    Abstract: A disclosed lock washer includes a first opening spaced apart from a second opening for receiving fasteners and preventing rotation. A first set of tabs is associated with the first opening and a second set of tabs is associated with the second opening. Each of the first and second set of tabs are bendable to a lock position preventing rotation of a fastener received within a corresponding one of the first opening and the second opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: July 26, 2018
    Inventors: Meggan H. Harris, James P. Allore, Jorge I. Farah, Stephanie Milbury