Patents by Inventor Michael J. Whittle, JR.

Michael J. Whittle, JR. 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).

  • GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS WITH FOAM FILLER FOR IMPACT RESISTANCE
    Publication number: 20230193763
    Abstract: An airfoil assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil extending radially relative to a central reference axis. A spar is located within the airfoil and spaced from the airfoil at all radial locations along the airfoil such that a gap is maintained between the airfoil and the spar. A foam is located between the airfoil and the spar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Whittle, JR., Stephen Harris
  • GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMPONENTS WITH METALLIC AND CERAMIC FOAM FOR IMPROVED COOLING
    Publication number: 20230193782
    Abstract: A turbine shroud assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a shroud wall extending circumferentially partway around a central reference axis to define a gas path of the gas turbine engine. An attachment feature extends radially from the shroud wall. A foam is located at least on the shroud wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Michael J. Whittle, JR., Stephen Harris