Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Foster

Joseph P. Foster 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: 10220950
    Abstract: An engine mount may include a clevis and a lug defining a hole therethrough. A pin may be joined to the clevis and may extend through the hole of the lug with the pin and the lug defining a clearance therebetween. A trigger system may be disposed on the lug and operatively associated with the pin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Zhijun Zheng, Joseph P. Foster, Stephen P. Dailey, David F. Sandy
  • Patent number: 10066510
    Abstract: A nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes a upper and lower bifurcations, an inner diameter cowl and a first latch system. The inner diameter cowl extends between the upper and lower bifurcations and the first latch system is mounted on the inner diameter cowl. The first latch system is spaced along the inner diameter cowl between the upper and lower bifurcations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Joseph P. Foster
  • Patent number: 9458766
    Abstract: A blind installation pin assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a pin that defines a bore. A paddle mounted to an end of the pin to pivot about a paddle axis between an install position and a lock position. A T-bolt that passes through the bore, a crosspiece of the T-bolt selectively engageable with the paddle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph P. Foster
  • Patent number: 9453525
    Abstract: An assembly includes a pin, a fastener, a first element, and a paddle. The pin includes a first channel. The fastener extends within the pin and has a head extending from a first end of the pin. The first element is mounted to the fastener and is capable of translation relative to the pin with rotation of the fastener. The paddle is movably connected to the first element and disposed within the first channel. At least a portion of the paddle extends from the first channel to protrude from the pin with translation of the first element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph P. Foster
  • Publication number: 20160084113
    Abstract: A nacelle for a gas turbine engine includes a bifurcation, an outer diameter cowl and a first latch system. The outer diameter cowl extends from the bifurcation and the first latch system is mounted on the outer diameter cowl. The first latch system is spaced along the outer diameter cowl from the bifurcation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Joseph P. Foster
  • Publication number: 20150377270
    Abstract: An assembly includes a pin, a fastener, a first element, and a paddle. The pin includes a first channel. The fastener extends within the pin and has a head extending from a first end of the pin. The first element is mounted to the fastener and is capable of translation relative to the pin with rotation of the fastener. The paddle is movably connected to the first element and disposed within the first channel. At least a portion of the paddle extends from the first channel to protrude from the pin with translation of the first element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventor: Joseph P. Foster
  • Publication number: 20150375867
    Abstract: An engine mount may include a clevis and a lug defining a hole therethrough. A pin may be joined to the clevis and may extend through the hole of the lug with the pin and the lug defining a clearance therebetween. A trigger system may be disposed on the lug and operatively associated with the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Zhijun Zheng, Joseph P. Foster, Stephen P. Dailey, David F. Sandy
  • Patent number: 8985509
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a turbine engine to a pylon includes a mounting beam, a plurality of fasteners, a first mounting linkage and a second mounting linkage. The mounting beam includes a mount beam fitting that extends axially between a first mount beam end and a second mount beam end, and a mount beam flange that extends radially out from the mount beam fitting at the first mount beam end. A first fastener aperture extends radially through the mount beam fitting, and a second fastener aperture extends axially through the mount beam flange. The fasteners connect the mounting beam to the pylon. A first of the fasteners is mated with the first fastener aperture, and a second of the fasteners is mated with the second fastener aperture. The first mounting linkage connects the first mount beam end to a first engine attachment. The second mounting linkage connects the second mount beam end to second engine attachments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Sandy, Zhijun Zheng, Stephen P. Dailey, Joseph P. Foster
  • Publication number: 20140173881
    Abstract: A blind installation pin assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a pin that defines a bore. A paddle mounted to an end of the pin to pivot about a paddle axis between an install position and a lock position. A T-bolt that passes through the bore, a crosspiece of the T-bolt selectively engageable with the paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Joseph P. Foster
  • Publication number: 20140061375
    Abstract: An assembly for mounting a turbine engine to a pylon includes a mounting beam, a plurality of fasteners, a first mounting linkage and a second mounting linkage. The mounting beam includes a mount beam fitting that extends axially between a first mount beam end and a second mount beam end, and a mount beam flange that extends radially out from the mount beam fitting at the first mount beam end. A first fastener aperture extends radially through the mount beam fitting, and a second fastener aperture extends axially through the mount beam flange. The fasteners connect the mounting beam to the pylon. A first of the fasteners is mated with the first fastener aperture, and a second of the fasteners is mated with the second fastener aperture. The first mounting linkage connects the first mount beam end to a first engine attachment. The second mounting linkage connects the second mount beam end to second engine attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David F. Sandy, Zhijun Zheng, Stephen P. Dailey, Joseph P. Foster