Patents by Inventor Kenneth Myron Jackson

Kenneth Myron Jackson 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: 10619717
    Abstract: A hybrid composite reinforced ring gear minimizing radial deformation during high RPM conditions includes a composite backing secured to a metal rim. In use, at operating temperature the composite backing contracts while the metal rim expands thus creating a compressive stress on the metal rim and significantly reduces radial deformation due to centrifugal forces as compared to an all steel ring gear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Stanley Modrzejewski, Siddhesh Pradeep Raje, Gilberto Morales, Kenneth Myron Jackson
  • Patent number: 10480582
    Abstract: The present invention includes a rolling element bearing system and method of using the same, comprising: a ball bearing comprising an inner race coupled to an inner shaft (journal) at an outer surface of the inner shaft, an outer race coupled to an outer shaft at an inner surface of the outer shaft, and a roller element disposed between the inner race and the outer race, wherein the inner race and the outer surface of the inner shaft form a pocket between a portion of the inner race and the outer surface, and the inner race comprises an orifice through the inner race to fluidly connect the pocket and the rolling element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Brian Stanley Modrzejewski, Siddhesh Pradeep Raje, Kenneth Myron Jackson
  • Publication number: 20190048983
    Abstract: A hybrid composite reinforced ring gear minimizing radial deformation during high RPM conditions includes a composite backing secured to a metal rim. In use, at operating temperature the composite backing contracts while the metal rim expands thus creating a compressive stress on the metal rim and significantly reduces radial deformation due to centrifugal forces as compared to an all steel ring gear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2017
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Applicant: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Stanley MODRZEJEWSKI, Siddhesh Pradeep Raje, Gilberto Morales, Kenneth Myron Jackson
  • Publication number: 20180119742
    Abstract: The present invention includes a rolling element bearing system and method of using the same, comprising: a ball bearing comprising an inner race coupled to an inner shaft (journal) at an outer surface of the inner shaft, an outer race coupled to an outer shaft at an inner surface of the outer shaft, and a roller element disposed between the inner race and the outer race, wherein the inner race and the outer surface of the inner shaft form a pocket between a portion of the inner race and the outer surface, and the inner race comprises an orifice through the inner race to fluidly connect the pocket and the rolling element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Stanley Modrzejewski, Siddhesh Pradeep Raje, Kenneth Myron Jackson
  • Patent number: 9394063
    Abstract: A method of repairing a component comprises identifying a non-compliant surface of the component, wherein the non-compliant surface is not within an allowable tolerance, cold spraying a powder comprising a metal onto the non-compliant surface, and forming a coating comprising the metal over the non-compliant surface, wherein an outer surface of the coating is within an allowable tolerance. In an embodiment, the method of repairing an outer component further comprises machining the outer surface of the coating. In an embodiment, the component is a shaft, a rotor mast, an input quill, or a bearing. In an embodiment, the component contains electronic equipment during the cold spraying, and wherein the cold spraying does not damage the electronic equipment. In an embodiment, the component is repaired without subjecting the component to a hydrogen embrittlement bake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Myron Jackson, Walter West Riley
  • Patent number: 9341217
    Abstract: A system and method to cool a bearing. The system includes a heat pipe extending through a thickness of an inner ring of the bearing from a first surface to an opposing second surface and a cooling lubricant in fluid communication with the first surface. The method includes exposing the first surface of the roller bearing to lubricant and transferring heat energy through the heat pipes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth Myron Jackson, Monte Alan McGlaun
  • Publication number: 20150316106
    Abstract: A system and method to cool a bearing. The system includes a heat pipe extending through a thickness of an inner ring of the bearing from a first surface to an opposing second surface and a cooling lubricant in fluid communication with the first surface. The method includes exposing the first surface of the roller bearing to lubricant and transferring heat energy through the heat pipes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Myron Jackson, Monte Alan McGlaun
  • Publication number: 20140263853
    Abstract: A method of repairing a component comprises identifying a non-compliant surface of the component, wherein the non-compliant surface is not within an allowable tolerance, cold spraying a powder comprising a metal onto the non-compliant surface, and forming a coating comprising the metal over the non-compliant surface, wherein an outer surface of the coating is within an allowable tolerance. In an embodiment, the method of repairing an outer component further comprises machining the outer surface of the coating. In an embodiment, the component is a shaft, a rotor mast, an input quill, or a bearing. In an embodiment, the component contains electronic equipment during the cold spraying, and wherein the cold spraying does not damage the electronic equipment. In an embodiment, the component is repaired without subjecting the component to a hydrogen embrittlement bake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON INC.
    Inventors: Kenneth Myron Jackson, Walter West Riley