Patents by Inventor Michael Philip KEENAN

Michael Philip KEENAN 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).

  • Bladed disc
    Patent number: 10018049
    Abstract: A bladed disc for use in a turbine engine comprises: a central cob portion; a main diaphragm attached to, and extending around, the cob portion; a rim surrounding the main diaphragm; and two rows of blades attached to the rim.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventor: Michael Philip Keenan
  • BLADED DISC
    Publication number: 20160245089
    Abstract: A bladed disc for use in a turbine engine comprises: a central cob portion; a main diaphragm attached to, and extending around, the cob portion; a rim surrounding the main diaphragm; and two rows of blades attached to the rim.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE plc
    Inventor: Michael Philip KEENAN
  • WEAR MONITOR FOR A GAS TURBINE ENGINE
    Publication number: 20160061050
    Abstract: An abradable liner for a gas turbine engine compressor stage, comprising: an abradable body having a radially inner surface over which an aerofoil tip passes in use; a plurality abradable depth indicators extending into the body from the surface; each depth indicator may be filled with a visual indicator. The depth indicator can be observed by a boroscope to provide a simple mechanical visual indication which can be used to provide quick and reliable information as to the extent and pattern of wear in an attrition liner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Philip KEENAN, Nicholas Kimberley THOMAS