Patents by Inventor Paul E. Scheihing

Paul E. Scheihing 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).

  • Catalytic combustion system for a stationary combustion turbine having a transition duct mounted catalytic element
    Patent number: 4413470
    Abstract: A catalytic combustion system includes a combustor having a diffuser end portion supported for sliding thermal growth by a catalytic unit through a spring clip ring assembly. The catalytic unit includes two shell portions which are secured together to support a catalytic element within the shell. A ring supports the catalytic unit on the transition duct for sliding thermal axial growth through a spring ring and receives catalytic element thrust. The parts are structurally arranged for installation and maintenance through an opening in the turbine casing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1981
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1983
    Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Scheihing, James A. Laurelli