Patents by Inventor Joseph G. Pilecki

Joseph G. Pilecki 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).

  • Abradable component for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 8038388
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine component includes an airfoil having a radial outward end and a radial inward end. A seal member is positioned adjacent to the radial inward end of the airfoil. A tip of the radial inward end of the airfoil is coated with an abradable material. The seal member is coated with an abrasive material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Melvin Freling, Ken Lagueux, Christopher W. Strock, Joseph G. Pilecki, Jr.
  • Rotor for jet turbine engine having both insulation and abrasive material coatings
    Patent number: 7448843
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided with a seal disk that rotates in a closely spaced relationship to a stationary vane. The stationary vane is provided with an abradable tip. The seal disk is provided with alternating portions of a relatively insulating material and a relatively abrasive material. The insulating material can assist the seal disk in resisting thermal expansion. The abrasive material abrades the abradable tip of the stationary vane, ensuring a close, rotating fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2008
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph G. Pilecki, Jr.
  • ABRADABLE COMPONENT FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20080219835
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine component includes an airfoil having a radial outward end and a radial inward end. A seal member is positioned adjacent to the radial inward end of the airfoil. A tip of the radial inward end of the airfoil is coated with an abradable material. The seal member is coated with an abrasive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Inventors: Melvin Freling, Ken Lagueux, Christopher W. Strock, Joseph G. Pilecki
  • Rotor for jet turbine engine having both insulation and abrasive material coatings
    Publication number: 20080008581
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided with a seal disk that rotates in a closely spaced relationship to a stationary vane. The stationary vane is provided with an abradable tip. The seal disk is provided with alternating portions of a relatively insulating material and a relatively abrasive material. The insulating material can assist the seal disk in resisting thermal expansion. The abrasive material abrades the abradable tip of the stationary vane, ensuring a close, rotating fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2006
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventor: Joseph G. Pilecki