Patents by Inventor Michael Whitten

Michael Whitten 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).

  • Patent number: 11519271
    Abstract: A rotor assembly includes a plurality of wheels and a tie bolt that extends through the plurality of wheels and applies a compressive force to the plurality of wheels. The tie bolt includes a first segment with a first stiffness and a second segment with a second stiffness to allow for thermal growth of the plurality of wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Brett Hartnagel, Brandon Snyder, Michael Whitten
  • Publication number: 20210381381
    Abstract: A rotor assembly includes a plurality of wheels and a tie bolt that extends through the plurality of wheels and applies a compressive force to the plurality of wheels. The tie bolt includes a first segment with a first stiffness and a second segment with a second stiffness to allow for thermal growth of the plurality of wheels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Brett Hartnagel, Brandon Snyder, Michael Whitten
  • Patent number: 10533441
    Abstract: A labyrinth seal system comprises a knife element and a stator element, the knife element having a plurality of teeth radially extending from a base and the stator element having a radially inner surface configured to interact with the plurality of teeth to create a seal. The knife element is axially constrained by and rotationally coupled to a turbine component, but has a degree of freedom in the radial direction with respect to that component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: James E. Sellhorn, Michael Whitten
  • Publication number: 20180347386
    Abstract: A labyrinth seal system comprises a knife element and a stator element, the knife element having a plurality of teeth radially extending from a base and the stator element having a radially inner surface configured to interact with the plurality of teeth to create a seal. The knife element is axially constrained by and rotationally coupled to a turbine component, but has a degree of freedom in the radial direction with respect to that component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: James E. Sellhorn, Michael Whitten
  • Patent number: 9856130
    Abstract: A nozzle for oil dispensing that includes; a connector, where the connector connects the nozzle to a hose during use; an outlet, where the outlet includes an opening for the dispensing of oil through the nozzle; a handle, where the handle activates the dispensing of the oil; and a digital readout placed on the face of the nozzle below handle, where the digital readout is visible during use. Further the present invention includes a method of volume measurement for an oil distribution nozzle that includes the steps of: integrating a measurement display into a Scully nozzle; providing a digital readout on the measurement display; placing the measurement display under a handle of the Scully nozzle; and measuring oil flow volume through the Scully nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Whitten
  • Publication number: 20160060094
    Abstract: A nozzle for oil dispensing that includes; a connector, where the connector connects the nozzle to a hose during use; an outlet, where the outlet includes an opening for the dispensing of oil through the nozzle; a handle, where the handle activates the dispensing of the oil; and a digital readout placed on the face of the nozzle below handle, where the digital readout is visible during use. Further the present invention includes a method of volume measurement for an oil distribution nozzle that includes the steps of: integrating a measurement display into a Scully nozzle; providing a digital readout on the measurement display; placing the measurement display under a handle of the Scully nozzle; and measuring oil flow volume through the Scully nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Michael Whitten