Patents by Inventor Mark Minnich

Mark Minnich 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).

  • Seal for a gas turbine engine having improved flexibility
    Patent number: 7334800
    Abstract: A seal extending between adjacent slots of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The seal comprises a plurality of generally planar members fixed together along a central axis. The outer member further comprises rounded ends that encompass the second and plurality of third generally planar members. The seal disclosed herein improves sealing capability by providing a more compliant seal over the prior art while reducing the mechanical loads experienced along the seal weld joint, thereby improving seal durability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Power Systems Mfg., LLC
    Inventor: Mark Minnich
  • Seal for a Gas Turbine Engine Having Improved Flexibility
    Publication number: 20060091617
    Abstract: A seal extending between adjacent slots of a gas turbine engine is disclosed. The seal comprises a plurality of generally planar members fixed together along a central axis. The outer member further comprises rounded ends that encompass the second and plurality of third generally planar members. The seal disclosed herein improves sealing capability by providing a more compliant seal over the prior art while reducing the mechanical loads experienced along the seal weld joint, thereby improving seal durability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: May 4, 2006
    Applicant: POWER SYSTEMS MFG., LLC
    Inventor: Mark Minnich