Patents by Inventor Michael E. Nackoul

Michael E. Nackoul 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).

  • Damped coil pin for attachment hanger hinge
    Patent number: 7581399
    Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a suspension system for mounting an exhaust duct liner within an exhaust duct of a gas turbine engine. An exhaust liner suspension system comprises a hanger, a bracket and a coil pin. The hanger comprises a first end for connecting with an exhaust duct and a second end having a hinge pin socket. The bracket comprises a base for connecting with an exhaust duct liner and a pedestal having a hinge pin bore. The coil pin is insertable in the hinge pin socket and the hinge pin bore thereby pivotably connecting the hanger and the bracket. The coil pin also provides a dampened connection between the hanger and the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jorge I. Farah, Michael E. Nackoul, José M. Cintrón