Patents by Inventor Michael M. Kuhns

Michael M. Kuhns 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).

  • Self-actuating bleed valve for a gas turbine engine
    Patent number: 8814498
    Abstract: A bleed valve for an air plenum includes a valve body which defines a valve seat. A poppet is movable relative to the valve seat between an open position and a closed position. A spring biases the poppet to the open position and toward the air plenum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Goodman, Michael M. Kuhns, James S. Elder
  • SELF-ACTUATING BLEED VALVE FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20120128470
    Abstract: A bleed valve for an air plenum includes a valve body which defines a valve seat. A poppet is movable relative to the valve seat between an open position and a closed position. A spring biases the poppet to the open position and toward the air plenum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Robert Goodman, Michael M. Kuhns, James S. Elder