Patents by Inventor Lon H. Preston, III

Lon H. Preston, III 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).

  • Adjustable hanger and method for gas turbine engine exhaust liner
    Patent number: 9709280
    Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a hanger having a threaded bore. A bushing is attached to an outer duct, and a rotator cooperates with the hanger so that the hanger may rotate relative to an inner duct. A bolt is received in the bushing and in the hanger.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Lon H. Preston, III
  • Sliding U-joint hanger for gas turbine engine nozzle
    Patent number: 9255548
    Abstract: A disclosed hanger assembly for supporting a liner within a gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle includes a first mount for attachment to a case and a second mount for attachment to the liner. A u-joint assembly is attached between the first and second mounts and includes a first yoke and a second yoke aligned transverse to the first yoke. A pivot block is includes a first set of pins received by the first yoke and a second set of pins received by the second yoke. The u-joint assembly accommodates relative movement between the liner and case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Lon H. Preston, III
  • ADJUSTABLE HANGER AND METHOD FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE EXHAUST LINER
    Publication number: 20140123678
    Abstract: A hanger assembly includes a hanger having a threaded bore, a bushing attaching to an outer duct, a rotator cooperating with the hanger so that the hanger may rotate relative to an inner duct, and wherein the bushing engages the hanger during assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Lon H. Preston, III
  • SLIDING U-JOINT HANGER FOR GAS TURBINE ENGINE NOZZLE
    Publication number: 20140069106
    Abstract: A disclosed hanger assembly for supporting a liner within a gas turbine engine exhaust nozzle includes a first mount for attachment to a case and a second mount for attachment to the liner. A u-joint assembly is attached between the first and second mounts and includes a first yoke and a second yoke aligned transverse to the first yoke. A pivot block is includes a first set of pins received by the first yoke and a second set of pins received by the second yoke. The u-joint assembly accommodates relative movement between the liner and case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventor: Lon H. Preston, III
  • COMPLIANT SEALING JOINT
    Publication number: 20120104747
    Abstract: A bellows for transporting exhaust from an engine to a nozzle has a section that is axially moveable and bendable about an axis extending therethrough, a first joint for attaching the section to the engine wherein the section is movable radially relative to the axis, and a second joint for attaching the section to the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Jose E. Ruberte Sanchez, David C. Schuppert, William Blickenstaff, JR., James W. Taubler, Lon H. Preston, III