Patents by Inventor Pawel Socha

Pawel Socha 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).

  • Patent number: 11028729
    Abstract: A heat shield may include a base portion, wherein the base portion bounds a triangular void, a top portion, wherein the top portion bounds an ovular void, and a tapered portion, wherein the tapered portion extends between the base portion and the top portion, the top portion having a smaller cross-sectional area than the base portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Raytheon Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Jonathan C Reuben, Bret B Cutler
  • Patent number: 10494963
    Abstract: A heat shield comprising a sidewall portion, a top portion, and a plurality of flexible tabs attached to the sidewall portion is described herein, in accordance with various embodiments. The top portion may comprise an aperture. The sidewall portion may extend at an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees from the top portion. The sidewall portion may bound a hexagonal void. The flexible tab may comprise an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. The flexible tab may be fixed to the sidewall portion, wherein the flexible tab is configured to be attached to a fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Kelsey Honious, Jonathan C. Reuben
  • Patent number: 10443440
    Abstract: A heat shield comprising a base portion, a top portion, and a tapered portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion is described herein, in accordance with various embodiments. The base portion may comprise a sheet metal bounding a triangular void. The top portion may comprise a sheet metal bounding an ovular void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Jonathan C Reuben, Bret B Cutler
  • Publication number: 20190277160
    Abstract: A heat shield may include a base portion, wherein the base portion bounds a triangular void, a top portion, wherein the top portion bounds an ovular void, and a tapered portion, wherein the tapered portion extends between the base portion and the top portion, the top portion having a smaller cross-sectional area than the base portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Jonathan C. Reuben, Bret B. Cutler
  • Patent number: 10161309
    Abstract: A fitting is configured to couple a portion of a frame of a turbine and a bearing housing on an aircraft engine. The fitting includes a first receptacle configured to seat a tube that is configured to convey oil or air, and at least a second receptacle configured to seat a corresponding at least two bolts associated with the bearing housing, wherein the fitting comprises sections between the first receptacle and the at least a second receptacle that have a material thickness in a range of 3.175 millimeters and 6.35 millimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Reuben, Pawel Socha, Richard J. Bulkovitch
  • Patent number: 10066774
    Abstract: A fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a body, a fitting center port, an outer seal, a tube connection, a pad connection, an inner seal, a groove, and a diagnostic port. The body has a first surface on a first side of the body and a second surface on a second side of the body. The fitting center port extends through the body for passing a primary fluid flow. The tube connection is on the first side of the fitting, and includes an inner connection and an outer connection. The groove is in the second surface surrounding the inner seal and the groove is configured to receive an outer seal. The diagnostic port is in the second surface for transferring a collected fluid through the body to the outer connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Peter S. Matteson, Joseph Martin Gambill, Leslie Charles Kurz, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Pawel Socha, Michael Luther Comeau, Usman Khan
  • Publication number: 20180238204
    Abstract: A heat shield comprising a sidewall portion, a top portion, and a plurality of flexible tabs attached to the sidewall portion is described herein, in accordance with various embodiments. The top portion may comprise an aperture. The sidewall portion may extend at an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees from the top portion. The sidewall portion may bound a hexagonal void. The flexible tab may comprise an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. The flexible tab may be fixed to the sidewall portion, wherein the flexible tab is configured to be attached to a fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Kelsey Honious, Jonathan C. Reuben
  • Patent number: 9982600
    Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a conduit between a first frame case defining a frame axis and a second frame case. A flange is coupled to the conduit defining a first axis and abuts the first frame case. A capture plate coupled to the conduit defines a second axis and abuts the second frame case. The first axis is offset relative to the second axis in an axial direction relative to the frame axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Usman Khan, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Jr., Michael Luther Comeau, Jonathan C. Reuben, Kelsey Honious
  • Patent number: 9982579
    Abstract: A heat shield comprising a sidewall portion, a top portion, and a plurality of flexible tabs attached to the sidewall portion is described herein, in accordance with various embodiments. The top portion may comprise an aperture. The sidewall portion may extend at an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees from the top portion. The sidewall portion may bound a hexagonal void. The flexible tab may comprise an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. The flexible tab may be fixed to the sidewall portion, wherein the flexible tab is configured to be attached to a fitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Kelsey Honious, Jonathan C Reuben
  • Publication number: 20170009620
    Abstract: A heat shield comprising a sidewall portion, a top portion, and a plurality of flexible tabs attached to the sidewall portion is described herein, in accordance with various embodiments. The top portion may comprise an aperture. The sidewall portion may extend at an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees from the top portion. The sidewall portion may bound a hexagonal void. The flexible tab may comprise an angle between 80 degrees and 100 degrees. The flexible tab may be fixed to the sidewall portion, wherein the flexible tab is configured to be attached to a fitting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Kelsey Honious, Jonathan C Reuben
  • Publication number: 20160341123
    Abstract: A coupling arrangement for a gas turbine engine according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a conduit between a first frame case defining a frame axis and a second frame case. A flange is coupled to the conduit defining a first axis and abuts the first frame case. A capture plate coupled to the conduit defines a second axis and abuts the second frame case. The first axis is offset relative to the second axis in an axial direction relative to the frame axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Usman Khan, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, JR., Michael Luther Comeau, Jonathan C. Reuben, Kelsey Honious
  • Publication number: 20160326910
    Abstract: A heat shield comprising a base portion, a top portion, and a tapered portion extending between the top portion and the bottom portion is described herein, in accordance with various embodiments. The base portion may comprise a sheet metal bounding a triangular void. The top portion may comprise a sheet metal bounding an ovular void.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Jonathan C. Reuben, Bret B. Cutler
  • Publication number: 20160281896
    Abstract: A fitting for attaching to double wall tubes includes a body, a fitting center port, an outer seal, a tube connection, a pad connection, an inner seal, a groove, and a diagnostic port. The body has a first surface on a first side of the body and a second surface on a second side of the body. The fitting center port extends through the body for passing a primary fluid flow. The tube connection is on the first side of the fitting, and includes an inner connection and an outer connection. The groove is in the second surface surrounding the inner seal and the groove is configured to receive an outer seal. The diagnostic port is in the second surface for transferring a collected fluid through the body to the outer connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2015
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Peter S. Matteson, Joseph Martin Gambill, Leslie Charles Kurz, Richard Joseph Bulkovitch, Pawel Socha, Michael Luther Comeau, Usman Khan
  • Publication number: 20160238480
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to installing a test assembly on an aircraft engine, connecting a vacuum source to at least one port of the test assembly, engaging the vacuum source, and based on determining that a vacuum is maintained in an amount greater than a threshold, determining that a plurality of seals are present in the engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Peter S. Matteson, John Pergantis, Anthony Valenti
  • Publication number: 20160230910
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure are directed to a fitting configured to couple a portion of a frame of a turbine and a bearing housing on an aircraft engine, comprising: a first receptacle configured to seat a tube that is configured to convey oil or air, and at least a second receptacle configured to seat a corresponding at least two bolts associated with the bearing housing, wherein the fitting comprises sections between the first receptacle and the at least a second receptacle that have a material thickness in a range of 3.175 millimeters and 6.35 millimeters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Jonathan C. Reuben, Pawel Socha, Richard J. Bulkovitch
  • Publication number: 20150013344
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of tubes for carrying fluids. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to a tube having an oval shaped cross-section. In some embodiments, the tube with oval cross-section comprises a tube within a cavity in a gas turbine engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 15, 2015
    Inventors: Pawel Socha, Venu Ponnala, Usman Khan, Ryan Snyder