Patents by Inventor Patrick G. Richards

Patrick G. Richards 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).

  • Synchronizing ring surge bumper
    Patent number: 9353644
    Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bracket and a pad. The pad is connected to the bracket by a first rivet. Additionally, a synchronizing ring assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a ring section and a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly is connected to a side surface of the ring section and extends axially adjacent an inner radial surface of the ring. The bumper assembly is disposed adjacent a gap at an end of the ring section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Ryan Edward LeBlanc, Patrick G. Richards
  • SYNCHRONIZING RING SURGE BUMPER
    Publication number: 20140050567
    Abstract: A bumper assembly includes a bracket and a pad. The pad is connected to the bracket by a first rivet. Additionally, a synchronizing ring assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a ring section and a bumper assembly. The bumper assembly is connected to a side surface of the ring section and extends axially adjacent an inner radial surface of the ring. The bumper assembly is disposed adjacent a gap at an end of the ring section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryan Edward LeBlanc, Patrick G. Richards