Patents by Inventor Kelly J. McCormick

Kelly J. McCormick 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).

  • Inverted cap igniter tube
    Patent number: 9394830
    Abstract: An igniter tube assembly includes an igniter, an igniter tower with a radially extending portion, a ferrule with a radially extending portion, and a retainer with a radially extending portion. The ferrule and retainer capture the radially extending portion of the igniter tower and sealing surface provides an area for the ferrule to interface with the igniter tower. The igniter moves relative to the casing in which it is secured while a fluid seal between the igniter and ferrule controls air flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventor: Kelly J. McCormick
  • INVERTED CAP IGNITER TUBE
    Publication number: 20140352275
    Abstract: An igniter tube assembly includes an igniter, an igniter tower with a radially extending portion, a ferrule with a radially extending portion, and a retainer with a radially extending portion. The ferrule and retainer capture the radially extending portion of the igniter tower and sealing surface provides an area for the ferrule to interface with the igniter tower. The igniter moves relative to the casing in which it is secured while a fluid seal between the igniter and ferrule controls air flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2013
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventor: Kelly J. McCormick