Patents by Inventor Matthew Exner

Matthew Exner 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: 10480453
    Abstract: A linkage system for a nacelle may comprise a pivot configured to extend through a second aperture disposed in a link arm, a retaining member having a first end and a second end and defining a first aperture and a cavity, wherein the pivot is configured to extend at least partially into the first aperture and the cavity is configured to accommodate a portion of the link arm, and wherein the retaining member comprises an attachment aperture located at the first end and a lip extending from the retaining member at the second end, the attachment aperture configured to receive a fastener and the lip configured to be placed under a distal layer of an inner fixed structure (IFS).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Matthew Exner
  • Patent number: 10370111
    Abstract: A linkage system for a nacelle may comprise a pivot configured to extend through a second aperture disposed in a link arm, a base member, and a retaining member at least partially defining a first aperture and a cavity. The pivot is configured to extend at least partially into the first aperture. The cavity is configured to accommodate a portion of the link arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Matthew Exner
  • Publication number: 20180066607
    Abstract: A linkage system for a nacelle may comprise a pivot configured to extend through a second aperture disposed in a link arm, a retaining member having a first end and a second end and defining a first aperture and a cavity, wherein the pivot is configured to extend at least partially into the first aperture and the cavity is configured to accommodate a portion of the link arm, and wherein the retaining member comprises an attachment aperture located at the first end and a lip extending from the retaining member at the second end, the attachment aperture configured to receive a fastener and the lip configured to be placed under a distal layer of an inner fixed structure (IFS).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Matthew Exner
  • Publication number: 20180065754
    Abstract: A linkage system for a nacelle may comprise a pivot configured to extend through a second aperture disposed in a link arm, a base member, and a retaining member at least partially defining a first aperture and a cavity. The pivot is configured to extend at least partially into the first aperture. The cavity is configured to accommodate a portion of the link arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Matthew Exner
  • Patent number: 9835090
    Abstract: A fire seal includes a molded body having a base portion, a curved portion extending from the base portion, and a metal seal support surrounding the base portion and a radially inward surface of the curved portion. The curved portion has a partially circular cross section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew Exner
  • Patent number: 9670877
    Abstract: A flowpath channel has a blade pivotally connected along a longitudinal axis thereof, at opposing top and bottom ends thereof, to respective top and bottom portions of the flowpath channel. The chord axis of the blade, between leading and trailing edges thereof, is capable of pivoting parallel to and skewed from the flowpath. The top end of the blade and an attachment structure secured to the flowpath channel each include a race. A bearing is disposed therebetween, and the blade is rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Matthew Exner
  • Publication number: 20150016965
    Abstract: A flowpath channel has a blade pivotally connected along a longitudinal axis thereof, at opposing top and bottom ends thereof, to respective top and bottom portions of the flowpath channel. The chord axis of the blade, between leading and trailing edges thereof, is capable of pivoting parallel to and skewed from the flowpath. The top end of the blade and an attachment structure secured to the flowpath channel each include a race. A bearing is disposed therebetween, and the blade is rotatable about the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Nigel David Sawyers-Abbott, Matthew Exner
  • Publication number: 20140075948
    Abstract: A fire seal includes a molded body having a base portion, a curved portion extending from the base portion, and a metal seal support surrounding said base portion and a radially inward surface of said curved portion. The curved portion has a partially circular cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Matthew Exner