Patents by Inventor Justin Sanjay Rao

Justin Sanjay Rao 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).

  • Enclosure for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 10971127
    Abstract: An engine enclosure for containing a gas turbine engine is provided. An exemplary engine enclosure includes features that improve noise and thermal attenuation, reduce the weight of the enclosure, and provide for more accessible access points to the interior volume of the engine enclosure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Randy Ray Johnson, Steven Robert Linnemann, Loren Lee Long, Brian MacDonald Linnemann, Justin Sanjay Rao, John Joseph Wunsch, Andrew William Spirk, Adam Patrick Young
  • Foreign object damage screen assembly for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 10823063
    Abstract: Foreign object damage (FOD) screen assemblies and gas turbine engine compartments having FOD screen assemblies are provided. FOD screen assemblies provided herein are formed of materials that reduce the overall weight of the assembly such that easier handling and repair of the FOD screen assembly may be achieved. Further, the FOD screen assemblies provided herein include features that provide for a secure attachment of one or more mesh members to frame members of the assembly. The one or more mesh members are secured to the frame members in such a way that minimal stress is placed on the mesh member at the attachment points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John Joseph Wunsch, Randy Ray Johnson, Justin Sanjay Rao, Adam Patrick Young
  • Enclosure for a Gas Turbine Engine
    Publication number: 20190295520
    Abstract: An engine enclosure for containing a gas turbine engine is provided. An exemplary engine enclosure includes features that improve noise and thermal attenuation, reduce the weight of the enclosure, and provide for more accessible access points to the interior volume of the engine enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Randy Ray Johnson, Steven Robert Linnemann, Loren Lee Long, Brian MacDonald Linnemann, Justin Sanjay Rao, John Joseph Wunsch, Andrew William Spirk, Adam Patrick Young
  • Foreign Object Damage Screen Assembly For A Gas Turbine Engine
    Publication number: 20190249601
    Abstract: Foreign object damage (FOD) screen assemblies and gas turbine engine compartments having FOD screen assemblies are provided. FOD screen assemblies provided herein are formed of materials that reduce the overall weight of the assembly such that easier handling and repair of the FOD screen assembly may be achieved. Further, the FOD screen assemblies provided herein include features that provide for a secure attachment of one or more mesh members to frame members of the assembly. The one or more mesh members are secured to the frame members in such a way that minimal stress is placed on the mesh member at the attachment points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2018
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: John Joseph Wunsch, Randy Ray Johnson, Justin Sanjay Rao, Adam Patrick Young
  • Extrusion resistant gasket face seal
    Patent number: 8191933
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a fluid coupling includes: (a) a generally planar, substantially rigid seal retainer with opposed first and second faces, having an annular first groove formed in the first face; (b) a first resilient seal disposed in the first groove; and (c) an annular first backup ring positioned radially outboard of the first resilient seal and secured to the first resilient seal, wherein the first backup ring is substantially harder than the first resilient seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Justin Sanjay Rao, Scott Richard Zearbaugh
  • EXTRUSION RESISTANT GASKET FACE SEAL
    Publication number: 20100013220
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a fluid coupling includes: (a) a generally planar, substantially rigid seal retainer with opposed first and second faces, having an annular first groove formed in the first face; (b) a first resilient seal disposed in the first groove; and (c) an annular first backup ring positioned radially outboard of the first resilient seal and secured to the first resilient seal, wherein the first backup ring is substantially harder than the first resilient seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Justin Sanjay Rao, Scott Richard Zearbaugh