Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. Olson

Kenneth D. Olson 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: 6931857
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing rotor inlet temperature in a turbine comprising the steps of determining a burner fuel flow (WFGG), a burner inlet pressure (PS32), and a compressor discharge temperature (T3) of a turbine, calculating a ratio unit parameter from the burner fuel flow, the burner inlet pressure, and the compressor discharge temperature, and calculating a synthesized rotor inlet temperature from the ratio unit parameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Craig W. Irwin, Richard W. McBride, Kenneth D. Olson, Carl F. Simmons
  • Publication number: 20040237503
    Abstract: A method of synthesizing rotor inlet temperature in a turbine comprising the steps of determining a burner fuel flow (WFGG), a burner inlet pressure (PS32), and a compressor discharge temperature (T3) of a turbine, calculating a ratio unit parameter from the burner fuel flow, the burner inlet pressure, and the compressor discharge temperature, and calculating a synthesized rotor inlet temperature from the ratio unit parameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2003
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Craig W. Irwin, Richard W. McBride, Kenneth D. Olson, Carl F. Simmons
  • Patent number: 5687564
    Abstract: Corrected fan speed (N1C2) and engine pressure ratio (EPR) are controlled, by controlling exhaust nozzle area (EA) according to a schedule or map so that as altitude increases (P2 decreases) the axial forces on the low rotor are sufficient to minimize low rotor vibrations. The altitude band (critical load region) is determined that produces loading levels in which vibrations appear. As this band is approached, conventional control of N1C2 and EPR is automatically over-ridden. N1C2 is decreased with altitude and exhaust area is reduced, thereby increasing the axial force (load) on the low rotor. When the upper limit of the band is reached, conventional control of N1C2 and EPR is automatically resumed, resulting in crossing the critical load region rapidly over a narrow altitude band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1997
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James B. Kelly, Kenneth D. Olson, Johnny B. Davis, Gerald Bracci
  • Patent number: 4596430
    Abstract: An electrical coupler comprises a receptacle member connected with an electric cable, and a plug member connected with an electric cable. They may be connected to permit electricity to flow between them in the usual fashion. Securing means prevent disconnection of the members caused by axial pulling on the cables. The securing means includes a strap with a flexible mid portion adapted to be wrapped around the cable connected with one of the members. The strap has end portions each with a stud projecting laterally therefrom, and there are a pair of stud receiving sockets in the other of said members. The strap may include a tab for facilitating removal of one of the studs from their sockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1984
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1986
    Inventor: Kenneth D. Olson