Patents by Inventor Paul R. Tretow

Paul R. Tretow 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: 20150267644
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods provide for an integrated primary nozzle. The integrated primary nozzle defines an annular vent and includes an integrated panel that includes an acoustic treatment. The integrated panel includes a combination of an integrally formed portion of an outer wall of the primary nozzle, an acoustic treatment, and an aft cowl. An annular vent is defined by a gap between an outer surface of the integrated panel and an inner surface of a forward cowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: David F. Cerra, Paul R. Tretow, Robert H. Willie, Robert B. Carter, III
  • Publication number: 20150114481
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying air to a precooler. Air flow is created through a fan duct in an engine system. A first portion of the air flow is directed into a first inlet of an inlet system to feed a first half of the precooler. A second portion of the air flow is directed through the fan duct into a second inlet of the inlet system to feed a second half of the precooler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Robert Henry Willie, Paul R. Tretow
  • Publication number: 20150113999
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a leading edge of an inlet. The leading edge of the inlet is positioned relative to a direction of air flow such that a total pressure of air along the leading edge of the inlet is equalized within selected tolerances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2013
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Applicant: THE BOEING COMPANY
    Inventors: Paul R. Tretow, Robert Henry Willie, Donald Edwin Robinson
  • Publication number: 20150078888
    Abstract: In one aspect a propulsion system comprises an engine and a drive assembly coupled to the engine, comprising a first driveshaft rotatable in a first direction about a first axis, a first fan coupled to the first driveshaft to rotate in the first direction, and a clutch assembly to selectively disengage the first fan from the first driveshaft. Other aspects may be described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Sina S. Golshany, David Miles Huntly, Adriana W. Blom, Todd R. Erickson, Paul R. Tretow
  • Publication number: 20150031276
    Abstract: Auxiliary power unit inlet apparatus and methods are disclosed. An example apparatus includes an air inlet for an aircraft including a first air flow path and a second air flow path. The first air flow path is immediately adjacent the second air flow path. The first air flow path is at least partially separated from the second air flow path by a first panel. The example apparatus includes a door hingably coupled adjacent the air inlet. The door includes a second panel extending from an interior surface of the door to substantially prevent air from flowing across the interior surface between the first air flow path and the second air flow path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Paul R. Tretow, David S. Chambers, Robert H. Willie