Patents by Inventor Nathan F. Champion

Nathan F. Champion 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: 11248538
    Abstract: A split case assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer diameter case defining a partial case structure for a gas turbine engine and multiple fixed-variable vanes attached to an inner diameter surface of the outer diameter case. Each of the fixed-variable vanes protrudes radially inward from the outer diameter case. Each of the fixed-variable vanes in the plurality of fixed-variable vanes is interfaced with one of a plurality of inner diameter boxes at a radially inward end of the fixed-variable vane, such that the inner diameter boxes define an inner diameter of a flow path and the outer diameter case defines an outer diameter flow path. Each of the fixed-variable vanes are interfaced with the one of the plurality of inner diameter boxes through at least one inner diameter shoe in a plurality of inner diameter shoes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas J. Robertson, Jr., Nathan F. Champion, Steven J. Feigleson
  • Patent number: 11022145
    Abstract: A variable area vane arrangement includes a stator vane, a bushing and a vane platform with an aperture. The stator vane rotates about an axis, and includes a shaft that extends along the axis into the aperture. The bushing is connected to the shaft, and is arranged within the aperture between the vane platform and the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion, Kenneth A. Frisk
  • Publication number: 20200206701
    Abstract: An interchangeable mixing element for a static mixer includes a mount portion arranged for fixation to an exterior of a manifold body and an insert portion extending from the mount portion. The mount portion is arranged for support within a mixing element seat of the manifold body by the mount portion. The insert portion defines a mixing chamber having an inlet, an outlet opposite the inlet, and a tortuous path fluidly coupling the outlet to the inlet to intermix a first fluid flow and a second fluid received at the inlet of the mixing element into an intermixed fluid flow issued from the outlet of the mixing element. Static mixers and methods of making static mixers are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Nathan F. Champion, Mohammed Hasan
  • Patent number: 10385719
    Abstract: A variable vane assembly includes a variable vane, a trunnion arranged on one end of the variable vane, an inner bushing configured to receive the trunnion in a press fit relationship, and an outer bushing configured to rotatably receive the inner bushing. A retention feature is configured to retain the trunnion axially with respect to the outer bushing. A gas turbine engine and a method of assembling a variable vane assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion
  • Publication number: 20180347587
    Abstract: A variable area vane arrangement includes a stator vane, a bushing and a vane platform with an aperture. The stator vane rotates about an axis, and includes a shaft that extends along the axis into the aperture. The bushing is connected to the shaft, and is arranged within the aperture between the vane platform and the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion, Kenneth A. Frisk
  • Patent number: 10125789
    Abstract: A variable area vane arrangement includes a stator vane, a bushing and a vane platform with an aperture. The stator vane rotates about an axis, and includes a shaft that extends along the axis into the aperture. The bushing is connected to the shaft, and is arranged within the aperture between the vane platform and the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion, Kenneth A. Frisk
  • Patent number: 9932988
    Abstract: A variable area vane arrangement includes a stator vane, a bushing and a vane platform with an aperture. The stator vane rotates about an axis, and includes a shaft that extends along the axis into the aperture. The bushing is connected to the shaft, and is arranged within the aperture between the vane platform and the shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion, Kenneth A. Frisk
  • Patent number: 9790806
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect of this disclosure relates to an assembly for a gas turbine engine having an engine axis. The assembly includes a case including an integrally formed projection configured to extend transverse to the engine axis. The assembly further includes an engine component including a flange configured for contact with the projection to limit motion of the component along the engine axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathan F. Champion, Stephen H. Mattia
  • Publication number: 20160341068
    Abstract: A fixed-variable vane assembly includes a vane that has a fixed airfoil section and a variable airfoil section next to the fixed airfoil section. The variable airfoil section is pivotably mounted at an end thereof in a joint with a variable joint gap that controls a size of an airfoil gap between the fixed airfoil section and the variable airfoil section. A potting material is located in the variable joint gap. The potting material locks the variable joint gap and locks in the size of the airfoil gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Robertson, JR., Enzo DiBenedetto, Nathan F. Champion, Niloofar Haghbin, Barry William Spaulding, III
  • Publication number: 20160208637
    Abstract: A variable vane assembly includes a variable vane, a trunnion arranged on one end of the variable vane, an inner bushing configured to receive the trunnion in a press fit relationship, and an outer bushing configured to rotatably receive the inner bushing. A retention feature is configured to retain the trunnion axially with respect to the outer bushing. A gas turbine engine and a method of assembling a variable vane assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: David MALINIAK, Nathan F. CHAMPION
  • Publication number: 20160108821
    Abstract: A split case assembly for a gas turbine engine includes an outer diameter case defining a partial case structure for a gas turbine engine and multiple fixed-variable vanes attached to an inner diameter surface of the outer diameter case. Each of the fixed-variable vanes protrudes radially inward from the outer diameter case. Each of the fixed-variable vanes in the plurality of fixed-variable vanes is interfaced with one of a plurality of inner diameter boxes at a radially inward end of the fixed-variable vane, such that the inner diameter boxes define an inner diameter of a flow path and the outer diameter case defines an outer diameter flow path. Each of the fixed-variable vanes are interfaced with the one of the plurality of inner diameter boxes through at least one inner diameter shoe in a plurality of inner diameter shoes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Robertson, JR., Nathan F. Champion, Steven J. Feigleson
  • Publication number: 20160017745
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect of this disclosure relates to an assembly for a gas turbine engine having an engine axis. The assembly includes a case including an integrally formed projection configured to extend transverse to the engine axis. The assembly further includes an engine component including a flange configured for contact with the projection to limit motion of the component along the engine axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Nathan F. Champion, Stephen H. Mattia
  • Patent number: 8951010
    Abstract: An inner shroud assembly includes an aft core segment mountable to a forward core segment to support a multiple of vanes for rotational movement relative thereto. A shroud backing plate segment engageable with the aft core segment and at least one fastener which passes through the shroud backing plate, the aft core segment and the forward core segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel W. Major, John C. Ditomasso, Nathan F. Champion
  • Publication number: 20140234085
    Abstract: A variable area vane arrangement includes a stator vane, a bushing and a vane platform with an aperture. The stator vane rotates about an axis, and includes a shaft that extends along the axis into the aperture. The bushing is connected to the shaft, and is arranged within the aperture between the vane platform and the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion, Kenneth A. Frisk
  • Publication number: 20140234086
    Abstract: A variable area vane arrangement includes a stator vane, a bushing and a vane platform with an aperture. The stator vane rotates about an axis, and includes a shaft that extends along the axis into the aperture. The bushing is connected to the shaft, and is arranged within the aperture between the vane platform and the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2013
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David Maliniak, Nathan F. Champion, Kenneth A. Frisk
  • Patent number: 8328512
    Abstract: An inner shroud assembly includes an aft core segment mountable to a forward core segment to support a multiple of vanes for rotational movement relative thereto. A shroud backing plate segment engageable with the aft core segment and at least one fastener which passes through the shroud backing plate, the aft core segment and the forward core segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel W. Major, John C. Ditomasso, Nathan F. Champion
  • Publication number: 20120257963
    Abstract: An inner shroud assembly includes an aft core segment mountable to a forward core segment to support a multiple of vanes for rotational movement relative thereto. A shroud backing plate segment engageable with the aft core segment and at least one fastener which passes through the shroud backing plate, the aft core segment and the forward core segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel W. Major, John C. Ditomasso, Nathan F. Champion
  • Publication number: 20100310358
    Abstract: An inner shroud assembly includes an aft core segment mountable to a forward core segment to support a multiple of vanes for rotational movement relative thereto. A shroud backing plate segment engageable with the aft core segment and at least one fastener which passes through the shroud backing plate, the aft core segment and the forward core segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2009
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Inventors: Daniel W. Major, John C. Ditomasso, Nathan F. Champion