Patents by Inventor Richard M. Gregoire

Richard M. Gregoire 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: 10563533
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a turbine component is provided. This method includes removing a donor portion from a damaged component; removing a to-be-replaced portion from a serviceable component generally equivalent to the donor portion leaving a remainder; and welding the donor portion to the remainder. A BOAS for a gas turbine engine is also provided that includes a serviceable BOAS with a donor portion from a damaged BOAS welded thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: David E. Walker, Richard M. Gregoire
  • Publication number: 20160208634
    Abstract: A method of remanufacturing a turbine component is provided. This method includes removing a donor portion from a damaged component; removing a to-be-replaced portion from a serviceable component generally equivalent to the donor portion leaving a remainder; and welding the donor portion to the remainder. A BOAS for a gas turbine engine is also provided that includes a serviceable BOAS with a donor portion from a damaged BOAS welded thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: David E. Walker, Richard M. Gregoire
  • Patent number: 8763403
    Abstract: A method is provided for use with an annular gas turbine engine component that includes a main body and an annular seal engaged to the main body with an interference fit. The method includes rotating the annular gas turbine engine component, directing thermal energy from a heat source at the annular seal to thermally expand the annular seal relative to the main body while the annular gas turbine engine component rotates, removing the heated annular seal from the main body, providing a newly manufactured replacement detail having substantially the same configuration as the main body, and engaging the removed annular seal to the replacement detail with an interference fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Leo J. Lagasse, Richard M. Gregoire, George H. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20120125011
    Abstract: A method is provided for use with an annular gas turbine engine component that includes a main body and an annular seal engaged to the main body with an interference fit. The method includes rotating the annular gas turbine engine component, directing thermal energy from a heat source at the annular seal to thermally expand the annular seal relative to the main body while the annular gas turbine engine component rotates, removing the heated annular seal from the main body, providing a newly manufactured replacement detail having substantially the same configuration as the main body, and engaging the removed annular seal to the replacement detail with an interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Leo J. Lagasse, Richard M. Gregoire, George H. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20090286003
    Abstract: A method of coating a turbine engine component involves providing the turbine engine component with a first area and a second area. The first area neighbors the second area. A cover is disposed over the first area of the turbine engine component. The second area of the turbine engine component is coated with a first coating curable from exposure to a light. The second area of the turbine engine component is exposed to light resulting in the curing of the first coating. The cover is removed from the first area. The first area of the turbine engine component is then sprayed with a second coating different from the first coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2008
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Inventors: George H. Reynolds, Richard M. Gregoire, James J. Gagnon, James J. Foster, Richard J. Worell, John J. Quint, David M. Larochelle