Patents by Inventor Michael Macrorie

Michael Macrorie 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).

  • Publication number: 20260201833
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a turbomachine comprising compressor, combustion, and turbine sections. The gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque, and a corrected specific power. The gas turbine engine includes a propeller and an air inlet. The propeller has a blade that defines a blade path area when rotated about a propeller axis. The blade path area has a radius. The air inlet defines an opening wherein a radial distance is defined from the propeller axis to a location within the opening, wherein the radial distance is equal to or less than 60% of the radius of the blade path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2025
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20260201836
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 10 - 11 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2025
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20260185480
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to provide for cross-diffuser bleed are provided herein. An example gas turbine engine includes a frame defining a cavity in a forward side of a diffuser of the gas turbine engine; a compressor including the diffuser, the diffuser defining a primary flow path to provide air flow to a combustor and including at least one conduit, the at least one conduit fluidly coupled to the cavity; and a downstream sink fluidly coupled to the cavity via the at least one conduit defining at least a portion of a bleed air path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2026
    Publication date: July 2, 2026
    Inventors: Edward James Walton, Keith W. Wilkinson, Michael Macrorie, Caitlin Jeanne Smythe Almeida, Michael T. Hogan, Elizabeth Bennett
  • Patent number: 12669084
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2026
    Assignees: General Electric Company, GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20260160206
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20260160207
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a turbomachine comprising compressor, combustion, and turbine sections. The gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque, and a corrected specific power. The turbomachine is configured to rotationally drive a propeller. The gas turbine engine further includes a control system for coordinated engine and propeller operation. The control system comprises a control input device having an operational range and configured to provide a control signal indicative of an input selection within the range. A controller receives the control signal and includes an engine speed map and a propeller speed map, each defined as a function of the control signal. The controller applies the maps to determine and control a corresponding engine speed and propeller speed, enabling responsive and coordinated turboprop performance based on pilot input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2025
    Publication date: June 11, 2026
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Patent number: 12618362
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to provide for cross-diffuser bleed are provided herein. An example gas turbine engine includes a frame defining a cavity in a forward side of a diffuser of the gas turbine engine; a compressor including the diffuser, the diffuser defining a primary flow path to provide air flow to a combustor and including at least one conduit, the at least one conduit fluidly coupled to the cavity; and a downstream sink fluidly coupled to the cavity via the at least one conduit defining at least a portion of a bleed air path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2026
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Edward James Walton, Keith W. Wilkinson, Michael Macrorie, Caitlin Jeanne Smythe Almeida, Michael T. Hogan, Elizabeth Bennett
  • Patent number: 12535033
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2025
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignees: General Electric Company, GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Patent number: 12535037
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2026
    Assignees: General Electric Company, GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20260022657
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to provide for cross-diffuser bleed are provided herein. An example gas turbine engine includes a frame defining a cavity in a forward side of a diffuser of the gas turbine engine; a compressor including the diffuser, the diffuser defining a primary flowpath to provide air flow to a combustor and including at least one conduit, the at least one conduit fluidly coupled to the cavity; and a downstream sink fluidly coupled to the cavity via the at least one conduit defining at least a portion of a bleed air path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Edward James Walton, Keith W. Wilkinson, Michael Macrorie, Caitlin Jeanne Smythe Almeida, Michael T. Hogan, Elizabeth Bennett
  • Publication number: 20260022656
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods to provide for cross-diffuser bleed are provided herein. An example gas turbine engine includes a frame defining a cavity in a forward side of a diffuser of the gas turbine engine; a compressor including the diffuser, the diffuser defining a primary flow path to provide air flow to a combustor and including at least one conduit, the at least one conduit fluidly coupled to the cavity; and a downstream sink fluidly coupled to the cavity via the at least one conduit defining at least a portion of a bleed air path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2024
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Edward James Walton, Keith W. Wilkinson, Michael Macrorie, Caitlin Jeanne Smythe Almeida, Michael T. Hogan, Elizabeth Bennett
  • Publication number: 20250369395
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T O ? U ? T A D ? T ? E ? x ? i ? t ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 10 - 11 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2025
    Publication date: December 4, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20250270953
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine includes a turbomachine comprising compressor, combustion, and turbine sections. The gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque, and a corrected specific power. The gas turbine engine includes a controller configured to autonomously regulate performance of the gas turbine engine in response to at least one of: a thrust demand, an energy efficiency target, or a flight profile condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 28, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Patent number: 12392290
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 10 - 11 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2025
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2025
    Assignees: General Electric Company, GE Avio S.r.l.
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20250257687
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine has a turbomachine comprising compressor, combustion, and turbine sections. The gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque, and a corrected specific power. The gas turbine engine includes a nozzle vane and an engine casing defining a fluid supply plenum. The engine casing is configured to route cooling fluid from the fluid supply plenum to the nozzle vane. The routing of the cooling fluid facilitates cooling of the nozzle vane and increases an overall pressure ratio of the gas turbine engine. Integration of the cooling fluid routing within the engine casing reduces parasitic bleed air losses, enables tighter turbine stage spacing, and improves the thermal efficiency of the engine, thereby enhancing performance at elevated pressure ratios.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20250257686
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina, Randy M. Vondrell
  • Publication number: 20250257685
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2025
    Publication date: August 14, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20250243805
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: (TOUT/?{square root over (ADTExit)})2*EGT/AHPCExit*10?11; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2025
    Publication date: July 31, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20250215829
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 10 - 11 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina
  • Publication number: 20250101919
    Abstract: A gas turbine engine is provided having a turbomachine comprising a compressor section, a combustion section, and a turbine section arranged in serial flow order, the compressor section having a high pressure compressor defining a high pressure compressor exit area (AHPCExit) in square inches and the turbine section having a drive turbine defining a drive turbine exit area (ADTExit) in square inches, the turbomachine further comprising a drive turbine shaft coupled to the drive turbine; wherein the gas turbine engine defines a maximum exhaust gas temperature (EGT) in degrees Celsius, a maximum drive turbine shaft torque (TOUT) in Newton meters, and a corrected specific power (CSP) in Newtons squared times degrees Celsius over meters squared, wherein the corrected specific power is determined as follows: ( T OUT A DTExit ) 2 * EGT A HPCExit * 1 ? 0 - 1 ? 1 ; wherein CSP is greater than 0.0001194×EGT2?0.103×EGT+22.14 and less than 0.0003294×EGT2?0.306×EGT+77.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2024
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Inventors: Daniel Alan Niergarth, Jorge de Luis, Douglas Downey Turner, Michael Macrorie, Keith W. Wilkinson, Arthur William Sibbach, Vincenzo Martina