Patents by Inventor Michael Whittle

Michael Whittle 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).

  • RECESSION RESISTANT INTERMEDIATE LAYER FOR CMC VANE
    Publication number: 20210246081
    Abstract: A ceramic matrix composite (CMC) component is provided that includes: a CMC body in which an environmental protection layer is completely embedded within a CMC material of the CMC body, the environmental protection layer comprising a ceramic that has a higher impact and/or environmental resistance than the CMC material. Methods for manufacturing the CMC component are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicants: Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: David J. Thomas, Thomas Nixon, Michael Whittle, Jeffrey Crutchfield
  • CMC airfoil joint
    Patent number: 11041394
    Abstract: Joining an airfoil with a platform by mechanical keying can provide advantages in applications of ceramic materials, such as ceramic matrix composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Walston, Michael Whittle, Daniel K. Vetters, Eric Koenig
  • Turbine vane assembly with ceramic matrix composite components
    Patent number: 10830063
    Abstract: Structural rod supports are provided in vanes in a gas turbine assembly in order to provide support to the vanes and an annular seal. Structural rods couple to the turbine case at one end and the annular seal at an opposite end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignees: Rolls-Royce North American Technologies Inc., Rolls-Royce Corporation, Rolls-Royce plc
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Daniel K. Vetters, Christopher Nash, Eric Koenig, Michael Whittle
  • TURBINE VANE ASSEMBLY WITH CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITE COMPONENTS
    Publication number: 20200024972
    Abstract: Structural rod supports are provided in vanes in a gas turbine assembly in order to provide support to the vanes and an annular seal. Structural rods couple to the turbine case at one end and the annular seal at an opposite end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: January 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ted J. Freeman, Daniel K. Vetters, Christopher Nash, Eric Koenig, Michael Whittle
  • CMC AIRFOIL JOINT
    Publication number: 20190368363
    Abstract: Joining an airfoil with a platform by mechanical keying can provide advantages in applications of ceramic materials, such as ceramic matrix composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffery A. Walston, Michael Whittle, Daniel K. Vetters, Eric Koenig