Patents by Inventor Nicholas Kimberley THOMAS

Nicholas Kimberley THOMAS 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).

  • 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