Patents by Inventor Peter Frederick Neal

Peter Frederick Neal 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).

  • Matching thermal expansion of components of turbo-machines
    Patent number: 4101242
    Abstract: A turbo-machine casing comprises a part double skinned portion at a location surrounding at least one stage of rotor blades; the spaces defined between the two skins containing a heat insulating medium, and the inner of the two skins being additionally provided upon its radially innermost surface with a lining of heat insulating material, the casing being connected to a mass disposed radially outwardly of the casing whereby the rate of thermal expansion of the casing can be reduced nearly equal to the bladed rotor which it surrounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 18, 1978
    Assignee: Rolls-Royce Limited
    Inventors: John Frederick Coplin, Anthony Butler, Peter Frederick Neal