Patents by Inventor Kevin Kassel

Kevin Kassel 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).

  • Anti-rotation device for fasteners
    Patent number: 11441592
    Abstract: A locking plate for restricting rotation of a fastener connecting a first component of a gas turbine engine and a second component of a gas turbine engine includes a base having a planar surface receivable in overlapping arrangement with a head of the fastener. A locking portion extends from the base. Engagement between the locking portion and the first component restricts rotation of the locking portion. A key extends from the base and is connectable to the fastener such that the fastener is not rotatable relative to the key when the locking portion has engaged the first component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin Kassel, Scot A. Webb
  • Profiled bellcrank vane actuation system
    Patent number: 10662804
    Abstract: A variable vane assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes an actuator. A connection linkage is pivotable by the actuator. A component receives direct input from the connection linkage providing a cam surface. A driving linkage is interfaced with the cam surface. A variable vane is coupled to the driving linkage. The pivoting of the component and cam surface causes the driving linkage to pivot the vane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Weston Awtry, Kevin Kassel
  • ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE FOR FASTENERS
    Publication number: 20190353197
    Abstract: A locking plate for restricting rotation of a fastener connecting a first component of a gas turbine engine and a second component of a gas turbine engine includes a base having a planar surface receivable in overlapping arrangement with a head of the fastener. A locking portion extends from the base. Engagement between the locking portion and the first component restricts rotation of the locking portion. A key extends from the base and is connectable to the fastener such that the fastener is not rotatable relative to the key when the locking portion has engaged the first component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Kassel, Scot A. Webb
  • PROFILED BELLCRANK VANE ACTUATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20190264706
    Abstract: A variable vane assembly according to an example of the present disclosure includes an actuator. A connection linkage is pivotable by the actuator. A component receives direct input from the connection linkage providing a cam surface. A driving linkage is interfaced with the cam surface. A variable vane is coupled to the driving linkage. The pivoting of the component and cam surface causes the driving linkage to pivot the vane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Inventors: Eric Weston Awtry, Kevin Kassel