Patents by Inventor Paul R. Senofonte
Paul R. Senofonte 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).
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Patent number: 11692582Abstract: A fastener system for securing a component to a structure is provided. The system includes a pin portion and a clip portion. The pin portion has a head and a shaft. The clip portion has a head engagement flange and a retainer flange configured to receive a fastener that extends along a first axis. The clip portion and the pin portion are configured for engagement with one another in an engaged position, and in the engaged position the pin portion shaft extends along a second axis non-parallel to the first axis.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Raytheon Technologies CorporationInventors: Kevin M. Brown, Paul R. Senofonte, Felix Izquierdo
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Publication number: 20200256371Abstract: A fastener system for securing a component to a structure is provided. The system includes a pin portion and a clip portion. The pin portion has a head and a shaft. The clip portion has a head engagement flange and a retainer flange configured to receive a fastener that extends along a first axis. The clip portion and the pin portion are configured for engagement with one another in an engaged position, and in the engaged position the pin portion shaft extends along a second axis non-parallel to the first axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Kevin M. Brown, Paul R. Senofonte, Felix Izquierdo
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Patent number: 10302041Abstract: Tracks (35), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders (32) journaled in struts (27, 28) fastened to a flap (23) of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt (33) is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface (61) and journal bushings (43, 44) are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides (40, 41) are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts (68) having a tool recess (70) at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt (68) from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (102), thereon engaging a slot in a tab (100) of the bushing (43) to assist in inserting the slider (32) into the beveled ends of the tracks (35, 36), when mounting or replacing a flap.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2016Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Joseph J. Czapski, Jr., David C. Pimenta, Chung-Han Liou, Paul R. Senofonte, Steven D. Roberts
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Publication number: 20180328313Abstract: A method includes providing an exhaust liner as a first duct, providing a second duct having an opening therein, and spacing the first duct radially inward of the second duct. A spring connects the first and second ducts together and has first and second ends. A first mount comprises a first bracket portion associated with the spring and a second bracket portion directly fixed to the first duct. The first bracket portion is directly fixed to the first end of the spring and the second end of the spring is fixed to a second mount that comprises a casing plate having an area greater than the opening. The first end of the spring and the first bracket portion are inserted through the opening and the first bracket portion is attached to the second bracket portion. The casing plate is directly fixed to a radially outward facing surface of the second duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: November 15, 2018Inventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Timothy J. McAlice
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Patent number: 10125723Abstract: A method includes providing an exhaust liner as a first duct, providing a second duct having an opening therein, and spacing the first duct radially inward of the second duct. A spring connects the first and second ducts together and has first and second ends. A first mount comprises a first bracket portion associated with the spring and a second bracket portion directly fixed to the first duct. The first bracket portion is directly fixed to the first end of the spring and the second end of the spring is fixed to a second mount that comprises a casing plate having an area greater than the opening. The first end of the spring and the first bracket portion are inserted through the opening and the first bracket portion is attached to the second bracket portion. The casing plate is directly fixed to a radially outward facing surface of the second duct.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Timothy J. McAlice
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Patent number: 10054080Abstract: A hanger assembly for use between a first duct and a second duct having an opening therein includes a spring having a first end and a second end, a first mount for attaching the first end to the first duct, a second mount for attaching the second end to the second duct, the second mount having an area greater than the opening, and a central aperture therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Timothy J. McAlice
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Publication number: 20170298867Abstract: Tracks (35), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders (32) journaled in struts (27, 28) fastened to a flap (23) of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt (33) is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface (61) and journal bushings (43, 44) are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides (40, 41) are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts (68) having a tool recess (70) at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt (68) from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (102), thereon engaging a slot in a tab (100) of the bushing (43) to assist in inserting the slider (32) into the beveled ends of the tracks (35, 36), when mounting or replacing a flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2016Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Joseph J. Czapski, Jr., David C. Pimenta, Chung-Han Liou, Paul R. Senofonte, Steven D. Roberts
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Patent number: 9657687Abstract: A hanger is disclosed that has a movable component and a bracket. The movable component has a shaft with a threaded portion, a slider connected to the shaft, and a cap configured to join with the threaded portion. The bracket defines a racetrack aperture and an ingress/egress aperture. The racetrack aperture and the ingress/egress aperture are connected.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Powerbreather International GmbHInventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Jose E. Ruberte Sanchez
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Patent number: 9551294Abstract: Tracks (35), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders (32) journaled in struts (27, 28) fastened to a flap (23) of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt (33) is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface (61) and journal bushings (43, 44) are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides (40, 41) are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts (68) having a tool recess (70) at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt (68) from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (102), thereon engaging a slot in a tab (100) of the bushing (43) to assist in inserting the slider (32) into the beveled ends of the tracks (35, 36), when mounting or replacing a flap.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Joseph J Czapski, Jr., David C Pimenta, Chung-Han Liou, Paul R Senofonte, Steven D. Roberts
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Patent number: 9359972Abstract: A multi axis slide carriage system includes a channeled track, a slide, a shaft and a slide carriage bracket. The channeled track extends along a first axis. The slider slides along the first axis within the channeled track, and includes a slider segment aperture extending therein along a second axis. The shaft includes a slider segment connected to a carriage bracket segment. The slider segment slides along the second axis within the slider segment aperture. The slide carriage bracket is positioned adjacent to the channeled track, and is connected to the carriage bracket segment.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2011Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Steven D. Roberts, Paul R. Senofonte
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Patent number: 9309833Abstract: A hanger assembly for use between a first duct and a second duct has a flexible leaf spring having a body and a leg, a locking member for attaching the leg to the first duct, and a mounting member for attaching the body to the second duct.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventor: Paul R. Senofonte
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Publication number: 20150192092Abstract: Tracks (35), fastened to static structure of an aircraft engine nozzle, guide sliders (32) journaled in struts (27, 28) fastened to a flap (23) of the nozzle. Each slider and attached journal axle or bolt (33) is formed of cobalt, and each track slider surface (61) and journal bushings (43, 44) are formed of a nickel alloy to reduce wear from rubbing. Track slides (40, 41) are mounted to the static structure of the nozzle by blind bolts (68) having a tool recess (70) at its threaded tip to prevent the bolt (68) from turning as a nut is secured. Each slider has limited rotation due to a pin (102), thereon engaging a slot in a tab (100) of the bushing (43) to assist in inserting the slider (32) into the beveled ends of the tracks (35, 36), when mounting or replacing a flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: July 9, 2015Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Joseph J. Czapski, JR., David C. Pimenta, Chung-Han Liou, Paul R. Senofonte, Steven D. Roberts
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Publication number: 20150121884Abstract: A duct liner includes a corner flanked by a pair of keyhole slots. An exhaust duct assembly includes an impingement liner received within a duct and a duct liner received within the impingement liner, the duct liner with a multiple of corners, each of the corners flanked by a pair of keyhole slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Paul R. Senofonte, ALAN J. HALPERIN, RICHARD F. LABELLE
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Publication number: 20150071704Abstract: A hanger is disclosed that has a movable component and a bracket. The movable component has a shaft with a threaded portion, a slider connected to the shaft, and a cap configured to join with the threaded portion. The bracket defines a racetrack aperture and an ingress/egress aperture. The racetrack aperture and the ingress/egress aperture are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Inventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Jose E. Ruberte Sanchez
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Publication number: 20140109592Abstract: A hanger assembly for use between a first duct and a second duct has a flexible leaf spring having a body and a leg, a locking member for attaching the leg to the first duct, and a mounting member for attaching the body to the second duct.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventor: Paul R. Senofonte
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Publication number: 20140109593Abstract: A hanger assembly for use between a first duct and a second duct having an opening therein includes a spring having a first end and a second end, a first mount for attaching the first end to the first duct, a second mount for attaching the second end to the second duct, the second mount having an area greater than the opening, and a central aperture therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2012Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Timothy J. McAlice
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Publication number: 20130048807Abstract: A multi axis slide carriage system includes a channeled track, a slide, a shaft and a slide carriage bracket. The channeled track extends along a first axis. The slider slides along the first axis within the channeled track, and includes a slider segment aperture extending therein along a second axis. The shaft includes a slider segment connected to a carriage bracket segment. The slider segment slides along the second axis within the slider segment aperture. The slide carriage bracket is positioned adjacent to the channeled track, and is connected to the carriage bracket segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Steven D. Roberts, Paul R. Senofonte
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Patent number: 7770399Abstract: A gas turbine engine has the convergent flaps and seals of an adjustable cross-sectional area nozzle connected to associated liners with a thermally compliant bracket. The bracket includes spaced feet with an intermediate notch spaced away from the liner. In this manner, a temperature gradient along the liner can be easily compensated at the connection of the bracket to the liner by adjustment within the notch. In other features, the bracket is riveted to the liner, providing further resistance to thermal expansion due to temperature gradiations.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Andrew D. Burdick, Kyle J. Osga, Paul R. Senofonte, Richard F. Norman, Alex J. Simpson
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Patent number: 7685825Abstract: A convergent/divergent nozzle for a gas turbine engine includes liners that are attached to the convergent flaps and seals. The liner is formed of two separate plates. By splitting the liner into two separate plates, a thermal break is provided between the two. Thermal stresses on a downstream plate are not as readily transferred to an upstream plate. External stresses on the upstream plate are not transferred as readily to the downstream plate. The two liner plate portions, and a separate backing plate all have faces that abut and are riveted together. These faces provide a flow blocker to maintain a lower pressure downstream of the flow blocker.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: March 30, 2010Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Andrew D. Burdick, Richard F. Norman, Kyle J. Osga
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Publication number: 20090313998Abstract: A convergent/divergent nozzle for a gas turbine engine includes liners that are attached to the convergent flaps and seals. The liner is formed of two separate plates. By splitting the liner into two separate plates, a thermal break is provided between the two. Thermal stresses on a downstream plate are not as readily transferred to an upstream plate. External stresses on the upstream plate are not transferred as readily to the downstream plate. The two liner plate portions, and a separate backing plate all have faces that abut and are riveted together. These faces provide a flow blocker to maintain a lower pressure downstream of the flow blocker.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Paul R. Senofonte, Andrew D. Burdick, Richard F. Norman, Kyle J. Osga