Patents by Inventor Melvin Freling

Melvin Freling 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: 10775045
    Abstract: An article such as a heat shield panel includes a substrate and a multi-layered coating supported on the substrate. The multi-layered coating can include alternating layers of different ceramic material compositions having individual thicknesses of less than 25 micrometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2020
    Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Melvin Freling, Jessica L. Serra, Paul H. Zajchowski, Craig L. Ostrout, Brian T. Hazel, Mario P. Bochiechio
  • Publication number: 20170176007
    Abstract: An article such as a heat shield panel includes a substrate and a multi-layered coating supported on the substrate. The multi-layered coating can include alternating layers of different ceramic material compositions having individual thicknesses of less than 25 micrometers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Melvin Freling, Jessica L. Serra, Paul H. Zajchowski, Craig L. Ostrout, Brian T. Hazel, Mario P. Bochiechio
  • Patent number: 9574282
    Abstract: A protective coating for a surface exposed to hot gas flow comprises a thermal layer, a conducting layer and an abrasive layer. The thermal layer comprises alumina having a sufficient amount of impurities to lower the thermal layer thermal conductivity. The layer is formed from a powder having a thermal conductivity no more than 10 BTU in/hr ft2° F., and overlies the surface. The conducting layer overlies the thermal layer. The abrasive layer comprises abrasive particles bonded in a metal matrix that is electroplated onto the conducting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Parkos, Melvin Freling
  • Publication number: 20160003067
    Abstract: A fan blade assembly with wear mitigation characteristics is disclosed. In a titanium hub, dovetail shaped slots are used for accommodating dovetail shaped roots of fan blades. At least the inwardly facing walls of the dovetail shaped slots are coated with a dry film lubricant. The inwardly directed pressure faces of the dovetail shaped root of the fan blades are covered with polymeric wear mitigation pads. The combination of wear mitigation pads on the pressure faces of the root of the fan blade in combination with a dry film lubricant coating on the inwardly directed walls of the dovetail shaped slots in the hub provide excellent wear mitigation characteristics and prolong the life of the fan blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Inventors: Curtis H. Riewe, Melvin Freling, Randy P. Salva
  • Patent number: 8800293
    Abstract: Floatwall panel assemblies and related systems are provided. A floatwall panel assembly includes a panel formed of porous ceramic material, the porous ceramic material exhibiting a porosity gradient along at least one of a length, a width and a depth of the panel, the panel lacking a substrate, formed of a material other than porous ceramic material, for supporting the porous ceramic material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Dierberger, Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling
  • Patent number: 8777562
    Abstract: An air seal for use with rotating parts includes a thermal barrier coating layer adhered to a substrate. An abradable layer is adhered to the thermal barrier coating layer. The abradable layer comprises a matrix of agglomerated hexagonal boron nitride and a metallic alloy. Another hexagonal boron nitride is interspersed with the matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: United Techologies Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Melvin Freling
  • Publication number: 20140044527
    Abstract: A protective coating for a surface exposed to hot gas flow comprises a thermal layer, a conducting layer and an abrasive layer. The thermal layer comprises alumina having a sufficient amount of impurities to lower the thermal layer thermal conductivity. The layer is formed from a powder having a thermal conductivity no more than 10 BTU in/hr ft2 ° F., and overlies the surface. The conducting layer overlies the thermal layer. The abrasive layer comprises abrasive particles bonded in a metal matrix that is electroplated onto the conducting layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Joseph Parkos, Melvin Freling
  • Patent number: 8529999
    Abstract: A process of coating an article includes the steps of (1) forming a layer of a ceramic based compound on an article; (2) providing a solution containing a metal as a particulate having a diameter of about 10 nanometers to about 1000 nanometers and present in an amount of about 25 percent to about 50 percent by volume of the solution; (3) contacting the ceramic based compound layer with the solution; (4) drying the article; and (5) optionally repeating steps (3) and (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Maloney, David A. Litton, Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling, John G. Smeggil, David B. Snow
  • Patent number: 8505306
    Abstract: A combustor assembly includes a support structure and at least one combustor liner panel selectively attached to the support structure. The combustor liner panel includes an uncooled ceramic portion, a cooled ceramic portion and a support that receives the cooled ceramic portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Dierberger, Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling
  • Publication number: 20130078085
    Abstract: An air seal for use with rotating parts includes a thermal barrier coating layer adhered to a substrate. An abradable layer is adhered to the thermal barrier coating layer. The abradable layer comprises a matrix of agglomerated hexagonal boron nitride and a metallic alloy. Another hexagonal boron nitride is interspersed with the matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Christopher W. Strock, Melvin Freling
  • Patent number: 8343587
    Abstract: A method for providing a component with protection against sand related distress comprises the steps of: providing a substrate; and forming a thermal barrier coating system by depositing at least one layer of a first material selected from the group consisting of a zirconate, a hafnate, a titanate, and mixtures thereof, which first material has been mixed with at least one oxide so that each layer contains from about 25 to 99 wt% of at least one oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David A. Litton, Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling, John G. Smeggil, David B. Snow, Michael J. Maloney
  • Patent number: 8336885
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first seal member having a first surface, a second seal member having a second surface, with the second surface configured to generally abut at least a part of the first surface. At least a portion of at least one of the first surface and the second surface includes a coating that includes about 30 to about 80 weight percent of a hard carbide material, and about 20 to about 70 weight percent of lubricating material incorporated with the hard carbide material. The coating defines overlapping lenticular particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Melvin Freling
  • Patent number: 8313288
    Abstract: A thermal barrier includes a thermal barrier member having at least one material selected from a metal foam or a ceramic foam. The thermal barrier member includes an attachment section for securing the thermal barrier member with a corresponding attachment section of a support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling, James A. Dierberger
  • Patent number: 8303247
    Abstract: A turbine engine blade outer air seal segment has a body having a base portion. The base portion has a transversely concave ID face, a forward end, an aft end, and first and second circumferential edges. The body has at least one mounting hook. The body comprises a metallic member and a ceramic member. The ceramic member and metallic member are joined along the base portion with the ceramic member inboard of the metallic member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling, James A. Dierberger
  • Patent number: 8256223
    Abstract: A combustor assembly includes a support structure and at least one combustor liner panel selectively attached to the support structure. The combustor liner panel includes an uncooled ceramic portion, a cooled ceramic portion and a support that receives the cooled ceramic portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Dierberger, Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling
  • Publication number: 20120210719
    Abstract: A combustor assembly includes a support structure and at least one combustor liner panel selectively attached to the support structure. The combustor liner panel includes an uncooled ceramic portion, a cooled ceramic portion and a support that receives the cooled ceramic portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: James A. Dierberger, Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling
  • Publication number: 20120205874
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first seal member having a first surface, a second seal member having a second surface, with the second surface configured to generally abut at least a part of the first surface. At least a portion of at least one of the first surface and the second surface includes a coating that includes about 30 to about 80 weight percent of a hard carbide material, and about 20 to about 70 weight percent of lubricating material incorporated with the hard carbide material. The coating defines overlapping lenticular particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventor: Melvin Freling
  • Publication number: 20120196151
    Abstract: A method for coating a substrate of a turbine engine component, the method comprising cold spray depositing a metal-based material onto a surface of the substrate, and heating the deposited metal-based material to increase the porosity of the deposited metal-based material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kevin W. Schlichting, Melvin Freling
  • Patent number: 8187989
    Abstract: A seal assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a first seal member having a first surface, a second seal member having a second surface, with the second surface configured to generally abut at least a part of the first surface. At least a portion of at least one of the first surface and the second surface includes a coating that includes about 30 to about 80 weight percent of a hard carbide material, and about 20 to about 70 weight percent of lubricating material incorporated with the hard carbide material. The coating defines overlapping lenticular particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Melvin Freling
  • Patent number: 8186946
    Abstract: A protective coating for a surface exposed to hot gas flow comprises a thermal layer, a conducting layer and an abrasive layer. The thermal layer comprises stabilized zirconia, and overlies the surface. The conducting layer overlies the thermal layer. The abrasive layer comprises abrasive particles bonded in a metal matrix that is electroplated onto the conducting layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph J. Parkos, Jr., Melvin Freling