Patents by Inventor Matthew B. Kennedy

Matthew B. Kennedy 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: 11959396
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine article includes a silicon-containing ceramic wall that has an external combustion gaspath side and an internal side that borders a cooling air cavity. The external combustion gaspath side has an associated combustion gas flow direction there along. An array of cooling holes extends through the silicon-containing ceramic wall and connects the internal side with the external combustion gaspath side. The cooling holes are oriented to discharge cooling air to the external gaspath side in a direction counter to the combustion gas flow direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: RTX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, Gajawalli V. Srinivasan, Paul F. Croteau, Matthew B. Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20240093952
    Abstract: A heat exchanger having: an inlet header having inlet tubes stacked against the first side of the heat exchanger; an outlet header having outlet tubes stacked against the second side of the heat exchanger, first inlet and outlet tubes have a same length as each other, second inlet and outlet tubes have the same length as each other and are longer than the first inlet and outlet tubes, and third inlet and outlet tubes have a same length as each other and are longer than the second inlet and outlet tubes; core channels extend from the first side to the second side of the heat exchanger, the core channels connect the inlet tubes to the outlet tubes such that: the first inlet tube and third outlet tube are connected; the second inlet tube and second outlet tube are connected; and the third inlet tube and first outlet tube are connected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2022
    Publication date: March 21, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph E. Turney, Robert H. Dold, Kathryn L. Kirsch, Matthew B. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11933223
    Abstract: An attritable engine includes an engine case, which includes an outer wall and a fuel rail integral with the outer wall. The fuel rail includes a fuel line integral with the outer wall, a fuel ring configured to receive fuel from the fuel line, and an injector throat configured to receive aerated fuel from the fuel ring. The engine case includes counter distortion webbing defining the injector throat and is integral with the fuel rail and the outer wall. The engine case includes a combustion chamber configured to receive fuel from the injector throat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: RTX CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Jesse R. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20240044588
    Abstract: A heat exchanger includes a plurality of longitudinally-extending first channels and a plurality of second channels fluidly isolated from the plurality of first channels. Each first channels includes a plurality of spiraling internal fins and a plurality of external fins. The internal fins extend from and are integrally formed with the internal walls of the first channel. The external fins connect extend from and are integrally formed with the external walls of the first channels, connecting channels together. The plurality of second channels is defined in part by external walls of the plurality of first channels and the plurality of external fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2022
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph E. Turney, Kathryn L. Kirsch, Robert H. Dold, Matthew B. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11806939
    Abstract: A rotary component may comprise a first structure configured to rotate about an axis and a second structure configured to rotate about the axis. A support structure may be coupled to the first structure at a first attachment location and to the second structure at a second attachment location. The support structure may be configured to separate from the first structure and the second structure in response to a centrifugal force generated by the first structure and the second structure rotating about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: RTX Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Publication number: 20230212949
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine article includes a silicon-containing ceramic wall that has an external combustion gaspath side and an internal side that borders a cooling air cavity. The external combustion gaspath side has an associated combustion gas flow direction there along. An array of cooling holes extends through the silicon-containing ceramic wall and connects the internal side with the external combustion gaspath side. The cooling holes are oriented to discharge cooling air to the external gaspath side in a direction counter to the combustion gas flow direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2022
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, Gajawalli V. Srinivasan, Paul F. Croteau, Matthew B. Kennedy
  • Patent number: 11286783
    Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil section that has an airfoil wall that surrounds a cavity. The airfoil wall includes an exterior monolithic ceramic shell and an interior CMC liner that has CMC plies. An outermost ply of the CMC plies forms tabs that are raised from an underlying ply so as to define a slot. The exterior monolithic ceramic shell includes an underlapping shell piece and an overlapping shell piece. The underlapping shell piece has a portion disposed in the slot and bonded with the tabs. The overlapping shell piece extends over the tabs and is bonded to the tabs. There are channels bounded by adjacent ones of the tabs, the underlapping shell piece, and the overlapping shell piece. Channel orifices through the CMC liner connect the cavity and the channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2022
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, John E. Holowczak, Matthew B. Kennedy, Paul F. Croteau, Paul Attridge
  • Patent number: 11261741
    Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil body that has a trailing edge region. The trailing edge region includes first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) liner at least a portion of which is disposed in the flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, and an array of pedestals disposed in the flow discharge passage. Each of the flow guides bridges the CMC liner and at least one of the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew B. Kennedy, Paul F. Croteau, John E. Holowczak, Thomas J. Martin
  • Publication number: 20220032554
    Abstract: A rotary component may comprise a first structure configured to rotate about an axis and a second structure configured to rotate about the axis. A support structure may be coupled to the first structure at a first attachment location and to the second structure at a second attachment location. The support structure may be configured to separate from the first structure and the second structure in response to a centrifugal force generated by the first structure and the second structure rotating about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Applicant: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Patent number: 11180997
    Abstract: A method of making a rotor assembly of a turbojet includes building the rotor assembly via layer-by-layer additive manufacturing. A turbine portion is formed and a compressor portion is integrally formed with the turbine portion. A shaft portion is integrally formed with the compressor portion. A material of the rotor assembly includes a nickel based alloy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Binek, Jesus A. Garcia, Evan J. Butcher, Faramarz Zarandi, Matthew B. Kennedy, Jesse R. Boy
  • Patent number: 11179895
    Abstract: A rotary component may comprise a first structure configured to rotate about an axis and a second structure configured to rotate about the axis. A support structure may be coupled to the first structure at a first attachment location and to the second structure at a second attachment location. The support structure may be configured to separate from the first structure and the second structure in response to a centrifugal force generated by the first structure and the second structure rotating about the axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Patent number: 11174744
    Abstract: An assembly for use in an attritable engine includes a hub and a blade. The hub is configured to rotate about a centerline axis passing through a center of the hub and is formed with a first type of layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. The blade is connected to and extends radially outward from the hub. The blade is formed with a second type of layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process that is different than the first layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. The hub and the blade are integrally formed together as a single piece of material with a layer-by-layer additive manufacturing process. The blade includes a root of a first material, a platform connected to the root, an airfoil connected to and extending from the platform, and a tip connected on a distal end of the airfoil opposite from the root. The platform includes a material that is different from the first.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Tommy Skiba, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Publication number: 20210332705
    Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil section that has an airfoil wall that surrounds a cavity. The airfoil wall includes an exterior monolithic ceramic shell and an interior CMC liner that has CMC plies. An outermost ply of the CMC plies forms tabs that are raised from an underlying ply so as to define a slot. The exterior monolithic ceramic shell includes an underlapping shell piece and an overlapping shell piece. The underlapping shell piece has a portion disposed in the slot and bonded with the tabs. The overlapping shell piece extends over the tabs and is bonded to the tabs. There are channels bounded by adjacent ones of the tabs, the underlapping shell piece, and the overlapping shell piece. Channel orifices through the CMC liner connect the cavity and the channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas J. Martin, John E. Holowczak, Matthew B. Kennedy, Paul F. Croteau, Paul Attridge
  • Publication number: 20210140325
    Abstract: An airfoil includes an airfoil body that has a trailing edge region. The trailing edge region includes first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) liner at least a portion of which is disposed in the flow discharge passage between the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls, and an array of pedestals disposed in the flow discharge passage. Each of the flow guides bridges the CMC liner and at least one of the first and second monolithic ceramic exterior walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew B. Kennedy, Paul F. Croteau, John E. Holowczak, Thomas J. Martin
  • Patent number: 10989408
    Abstract: A component for a gas turbine engine is disclosed. In various embodiments, the component includes a diffuser ring, a combustor and a spring element connecting the diffuser ring to the combustor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Evan Butcher, Matthew B. Kennedy, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Jesse R. Boyer, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Publication number: 20210087935
    Abstract: A method of making a rotor assembly of a turbojet includes building the rotor assembly via layer-by-layer additive manufacturing. A turbine portion is formed and a compressor portion is integrally formed with the turbine portion. A shaft portion is integrally formed with the compressor portion. A material of the rotor assembly includes a nickel based alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventors: Lawrence A. Binek, Jesus A. Garcia, Evan J. Butcher, Faramarz Zarandi, Matthew B. Kennedy, Jesse R. Boy
  • Patent number: 10954810
    Abstract: A unitary rub strip comprises a casing having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface; a unitary rub strip is formed integral with the casing proximate the inner surface, wherein the unitary rub strip comprises a modified structure within the casing configured to abrade responsive to an interaction with a rotating element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Publication number: 20200332719
    Abstract: An attritable engine includes an engine case, which includes an outer wall and a fuel rail integral with the outer wall. The fuel rail includes a fuel line integral with the outer wall, a fuel ring configured to receive fuel from the fuel line, and an injector throat configured to receive aerated fuel from the fuel ring. The engine case includes counter distortion webbing defining the injector throat and is integral with the fuel rail and the outer wall. The engine case includes a combustion chamber configured to receive fuel from the injector throat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Jesse R. Boyer
  • Publication number: 20200191008
    Abstract: A unitary rub strip comprises a casing having an inner surface and an outer surface opposite the inner surface; a unitary rub strip is formed integral with the casing proximate the inner surface, wherein the unitary rub strip comprises a modified structure within the casing configured to abrade responsive to an interaction with a rotating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych
  • Publication number: 20200108562
    Abstract: A rotary component may comprising a first structure configured to rotate about an axis and a second structure configured to rotate about the axis. A support structure may be coupled to the first structure at a first attachment location and to the second structure at a second attachment location. The support structure may be configured to separate from the first structure and the second structure in response to a centrifugal force generated by the first structure and the second structure rotating about the axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Lawrence Binek, Matthew B. Kennedy, Evan Butcher, Jesse R. Boyer, Vijay Narayan Jagdale, Dmytro Mykolayovych Voytovych