Patents by Inventor Michael Luther Comeau
Michael Luther Comeau 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).
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Patent number: 11939919Abstract: A fluid supply system for a gas turbine engine includes a first component and a second component. A fluid fitting has a fluid junction. The fluid junction includes a first fluid port in fluid communication with and configured to supply a first cooling fluid to the first component. The fluid junction includes a second fluid port in fluid communication with and configured to supply a second cooling fluid to the second component. A primary pipe is fluidly connected to the fluid fitting. A flow meter is arranged upstream from the fluid junction and is configured to receive a cooling supply fluid from a fluid source. Thee flow meter is a wall having an orifice and a surface that is radiused and convex facing into the cooling supply fluid. A secondary pipe is secured to the fluid fitting and is configured to supply the second cooling fluid to the second component. A turbine section includes the first and second components.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: RTX CorporationInventors: John H. Mosley, Michelle Diana Stearns, Michael Luther Comeau, James P. Chasse
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Patent number: 11022041Abstract: A snubber block for a manifold assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a body with at least one passage with a respective flow restrictive orifice, the body operable to receive a sensor and a male section that extends from the body, the male section receivable within a fuel manifold.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Robert F. Sheil, Michael Luther Comeau, Joo Sub Rhee
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Publication number: 20200032711Abstract: A fluid supply system for a gas turbine engine includes a first component and a second component. A fluid fitting has a fluid junction. The fluid junction includes a first fluid port in fluid communication with and configured to supply a first cooling fluid to the first component. The fluid junction includes a second fluid port in fluid communication with and configured to supply a second cooling fluid to the second component. A primary pipe is fluidly connected to the fluid fitting. A flow meter is arranged upstream from the fluid junction and is configured to receive a cooling supply fluid from a fluid source. Thee flow meter is a wall having an orifice and a surface that is radiused and convex facing into the cooling supply fluid. A secondary pipe is secured to the fluid fitting and is configured to supply the second cooling fluid to the second component. A turbine section includes the first and second components.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: John H. Mosley, Michelle Diana Stearns, Michael Luther Comeau, James P. Chasse
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Patent number: 10443498Abstract: A cooling fluid system for a gas turbine engine includes a fluid source. A turbine section includes first and second components. A fluid supply system has a primary pipe that is configured to provide a cooling supply fluid from the fluid source to a fluid fitting having a fluid junction. The fluid junction is in fluid communication with and is configured to supply a first cooling fluid to the first component. The fluid junction is in fluid communication with and is configured to supply a second cooling fluid to the second component. A flow meter is upstream from the fluid junction and is configured to receive the cooling supply fluid.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: John H. Mosley, Michelle Diana Stearns, Michael Luther Comeau, James P. Chasse
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Patent number: 10066774Abstract: A fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a body, a fitting center port, an outer seal, a tube connection, a pad connection, an inner seal, a groove, and a diagnostic port. The body has a first surface on a first side of the body and a second surface on a second side of the body. The fitting center port extends through the body for passing a primary fluid flow. The tube connection is on the first side of the fitting, and includes an inner connection and an outer connection. The groove is in the second surface surrounding the inner seal and the groove is configured to receive an outer seal. The diagnostic port is in the second surface for transferring a collected fluid through the body to the outer connection.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Peter S. Matteson, Joseph Martin Gambill, Leslie Charles Kurz, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Pawel Socha, Michael Luther Comeau, Usman Khan
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Patent number: 9982600Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a conduit between a first frame case defining a frame axis and a second frame case. A flange is coupled to the conduit defining a first axis and abuts the first frame case. A capture plate coupled to the conduit defines a second axis and abuts the second frame case. The first axis is offset relative to the second axis in an axial direction relative to the frame axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Pawel Socha, Usman Khan, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Jr., Michael Luther Comeau, Jonathan C. Reuben, Kelsey Honious
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Publication number: 20170101934Abstract: A snubber block for a manifold assembly of a gas turbine engine includes a body with at least one passage with a respective flow restrictive orifice, the body operable to receive a sensor and a male section that extends from the body, the male section receivable within a fuel manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Robert F. Sheil, Michael Luther Comeau, Joo Sub Rhee
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Publication number: 20160341123Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a conduit between a first frame case defining a frame axis and a second frame case. A flange is coupled to the conduit defining a first axis and abuts the first frame case. A capture plate coupled to the conduit defines a second axis and abuts the second frame case. The first axis is offset relative to the second axis in an axial direction relative to the frame axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: November 24, 2016Inventors: Pawel Socha, Usman Khan, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, JR., Michael Luther Comeau, Jonathan C. Reuben, Kelsey Honious
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Publication number: 20160281896Abstract: A fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a body, a fitting center port, an outer seal, a tube connection, a pad connection, an inner seal, a groove, and a diagnostic port. The body has a first surface on a first side of the body and a second surface on a second side of the body. The fitting center port extends through the body for passing a primary fluid flow. The tube connection is on the first side of the fitting, and includes an inner connection and an outer connection. The groove is in the second surface surrounding the inner seal and the groove is configured to receive an outer seal. The diagnostic port is in the second surface for transferring a collected fluid through the body to the outer connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: September 29, 2016Inventors: Peter S. Matteson, Joseph Martin Gambill, Leslie Charles Kurz, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Pawel Socha, Michael Luther Comeau, Usman Khan
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Publication number: 20160047311Abstract: A cooling fluid system for a gas turbine engine includes a fluid source. A turbine section includes first and second components. A fluid supply system has a primary pipe that is configured to provide a cooling supply fluid from the fluid source to a fluid fitting having a fluid junction. The fluid junction is in fluid communication with and is configured to supply a first cooling fluid to the first component. The fluid junction is in fluid communication with and is configured to supply a second cooling fluid to the second component. A flow meter is upstream from the fluid junction and is configured to receive the cooling supply fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2015Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: John H. Mosley, Michelle Diana Stearns, Michael Luther Comeau, James P. Chasse