Patents by Inventor Joseph DiBella

Joseph DiBella 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).

  • Mismatch proof variable stator vane
    Patent number: 6019574
    Abstract: A variable stator vane includes an airfoil having a threaded stem, a lever having a mounting hole receiving the stem, and a nut threadingly engaging the stem to retain the lever on the airfoil. A clearance is provided between the seat and lever during alignment therebetween to provide sufficient thread overlap between the nut and stem to permit engagement therebetween, with insufficient thread overlap being provided during misalignment to prevent threaded engagement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Joseph DiBella