Patents by Inventor Richard A. Bonvouloir
Richard A. Bonvouloir 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: 10816014Abstract: A turbine engine incorporating a fine particle separation means. The turbine engine includes: a compressor, a diffuser, and a flow path positioned downstream from the diffuser, wherein the flow path comprises an outer annular wall and an inner annular wall between which the compressed air flows, and wherein the flow path comprises an arc that redirects the compressed air from flowing in a substantially radial flow direction to a substantially axial flow direction. The turbine engine further includes an extraction slot in the outer annular wall that fluidly connects with a scavenge plenum, the extraction slot also being positioned downstream axially along the flow path from the arc. The turbine engine further includes an aspiration slot, downstream from the extraction slot, that allows air from the plenum to recirculate back into the flow path.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shakeel Nasir, John Schugardt, Mahmoud Mansour, Richard Bonvouloir
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Publication number: 20200032818Abstract: A turbine engine incorporating a fine particle separation means. The turbine engine includes: a compressor, a diffuser, and a flow path positioned downstream from the diffuser, wherein the flow path comprises an outer annular wall and an inner annular wall between which the compressed air flows, and wherein the flow path comprises an arc that redirects the compressed air from flowing in a substantially radial flow direction to a substantially axial flow direction. The turbine engine further includes an extraction slot in the outer annular wall that fluidly connects with a scavenge plenum, the extraction slot also being positioned downstream axially along the flow path from the arc. The turbine engine further includes an aspiration slot, downstream from the extraction slot, that allows air from the plenum to recirculate back into the flow path.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Applicant: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Shakeel Nasir, John Schugardt, Mahmoud Mansour, Richard Bonvouloir
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Patent number: 9909905Abstract: A multi-part air data probe sensor assembly facilitating rapid replacement is provided. One example air data probe sensor assembly comprises a mount plate interface including at least one mount plate electrical connector configured to mate with electrical lines of an aircraft and at least one mount plate pneumatic connector configured to mate with pneumatic tubes of an aircraft; and a detachable sensor body having at least one sensor electrical connector that is coupled with the at least one mount plate electrical connector and at least one sensor pneumatic connector that is coupled with the at least one mount plate pneumatic connector; and a mechanical seal provided between the mount plate interface and the detachable sensor body, wherein the mechanical seal is composed of a moisture blocking material.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Yates Wong, Grant A. Gordon, Richard Bonvouloir, Patrick Flynn
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Patent number: 9856027Abstract: An air data probe comprises an elongated body structure having a proximal end and a distal end, with the elongated body structure including an outer surface and an opposing inner surface that defines an interior channel. A probe tip is located at the distal end of the elongated body structure, with the probe tip including an outer surface and an inner surface that are contiguous with the outer an inner surfaces of the elongated body structure. The probe tip has an opening in communication with the interior channel that allows outside air to pass from the probe tip into the interior channel. An electrical heater cable is coupled to the elongated body structure and the probe tip. The electrical heater cable comprises a compact double layer helix portion coupled to the elongated body structure or the probe tip, or coupled to both the elongated body structure and the probe tip.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Morris Anderson, Grant A. Gordon, Yates Wong, Richard Bonvouloir
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Patent number: 9664542Abstract: Systems and methods for additive manufacturing for air data probes are provided. In at least one embodiment a probe comprises a support structure comprising one or more ports for receiving one or more fluids, the support structure comprising an endoskeleton mandrel having an opening for receiving a fluid; and a heating cable encircling an external surface of the endoskeleton mandrel. The probe also comprises an additive coating fused to the external surface of the endoskeleton mandrel and an external surface of the heating cable; and an internal assembly inside the support structure for carrying pressures from the one or more ports to one or more instruments that respond to the one or more fluids to provide a measurement.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2015Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Grant A. Gordon, Yates Wong, Richard Bonvouloir, Patrick Flynn, Morris Anderson, Allen Brown
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Publication number: 20170108360Abstract: A multi-part air data probe sensor assembly facilitating rapid replacement is provided. In one embodiment, an air data probe sensor assembly comprises a mount plate interface including at least one mount plate electrical connector configured to mate with electrical lines of an aircraft and at least one mount plate pneumatic connector configured to mate with pneumatic tubes of an aircraft; and a detachable sensor body having at least one sensor electrical connector that is coupled with the at least one mount plate electrical connector and at least one sensor pneumatic connector that is coupled with the at least one mount plate pneumatic connector; and a mechanical seal provided between the mount plate interface and the detachable sensor body, wherein the mechanical seal is composed of a moisture blocking material.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2015Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Yates Wong, Grant A. Gordon, Richard Bonvouloir, Patrick Flynn
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Publication number: 20170101190Abstract: An air data probe comprises an elongated body structure having a proximal end and a distal end, with the elongated body structure including an outer surface and an opposing inner surface that defines an interior channel. A probe tip is located at the distal end of the elongated body structure, with the probe tip including an outer surface and an inner surface that are contiguous with the outer an inner surfaces of the elongated body structure. The probe tip has an opening in communication with the interior channel that allows outside air to pass from the probe tip into the interior channel. An electrical heater cable is coupled to the elongated body structure and the probe tip. The electrical heater cable comprises a compact double layer helix portion coupled to the elongated body structure or the probe tip, or coupled to both the elongated body structure and the probe tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2015Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Morris Anderson, Grant A. Gordon, Yates Wong, Richard Bonvouloir
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Publication number: 20170052046Abstract: Systems and methods for additive manufacturing for air data probes are provided. In at least one embodiment a probe comprises a support structure comprising one or more ports for receiving one or more fluids, the support structure comprising an endoskeleton mandrel having an opening for receiving a fluid; and a heating cable encircling an external surface of the endoskeleton mandrel. The probe also comprises an additive coating fused to the external surface of the endoskeleton mandrel and an external surface of the heating cable; and an internal assembly inside the support structure for carrying pressures from the one or more ports to one or more instruments that respond to the one or more fluids to provide a measurement.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Grant A. Gordon, Yates Wong, Richard Bonvouloir, Patrick Flynn, Morris Anderson, Allen Brown
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Patent number: 7531048Abstract: A cleaning method for a combustor comprises positioning a spray portion of a nozzle through an igniter plug boss and spraying an acid solution inside the combustion chamber. The acid solution impinges the inner liner and the outer liner, dissolving contaminant deposits inside the effusion holes. The nozzle can have a second spray portion outside the combustion chamber to provide acid solution to the radially outward surface of the outer liner. After cleaning, distilled water is sprayed through the nozzle to remove the acid solution residue from the combustor. The used acid solution and distilled water can be collected, filtered and pumped through the nozzle to provide a recirculating cleaning/rinsing system.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gregory O. Woodcock, Robert W. Mahar, William Tesch, Richard A. Bonvouloir, John C. Saunders, Udo Schuelke
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Publication number: 20090084411Abstract: A cleaning method for a combustor comprises positioning a spray portion of a nozzle through an igniter plug boss and spraying an acid solution inside the combustion chamber. The acid solution impinges the inner liner and the outer liner, dissolving contaminant deposits inside the effusion holes. The nozzle can have a second spray portion outside the combustion chamber to provide acid solution to the radially outward surface of the outer liner. After cleaning, distilled water is sprayed through the nozzle to remove the acid solution residue from the combustor. The used acid solution and distilled water can be collected, filtered and pumped through the nozzle to provide a recirculating cleaning/rinsing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2005Publication date: April 2, 2009Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Gregory O. Woodcock, Robert W. Mahar, William Tesch, Richard A. Bonvouloir, John C. Saunders, Udo Schuelke