Patents by Inventor Michael R. Hesselbrock

Michael R. Hesselbrock 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).

  • Tripod plate for turbine flowpath
    Patent number: 5451116
    Abstract: A turbine flowpath assembly includes a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart airfoils disposed within an annular outer casing. Each of the airfoils includes outer and inner integral bands. A plurality of flowpath outer and inner panels are disposed between adjacent ones of the bands and circumferentially overlap the bands. The panels and bands are joined together at the respective overlaps using tripod plates and fasteners therethrough for allowing circumferential movement therebetween while providing sealing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Robert P. Czachor, Scott P. Ryczek, Michael R. Hesselbrock