Patents by Inventor Richard Walter Gronostaj

Richard Walter Gronostaj 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).

  • Cooling apparatus for a gas turbine engine igniter lead
    Patent number: 7637094
    Abstract: A method for cooling an igniter lead is provided. The method includes coupling an assembly to the igniter lead such that a portion of the assembly rotates circumferentially around the igniter lead, and channeling cooling air through the assembly to facilitate cooling the igniter lead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Hugh Marshall Costello, Richard Walter Gronostaj
  • Method and apparatus for encapsulating gas turbine engine fuel connections
    Patent number: 6339924
    Abstract: A fuel manifold assembly for a gas turbine engine includes a spray shield that directs fuel that may leak from fuel line connections away from engine components. The spray shield attaches around the fuel line connections and includes a first portion and a second portion that is sized to be received within the first portion. The first portion includes at least two retention straps and the second portion includes at least one attachment projection and a pair of openings used to drain the fuel away from the engine. The second portion attaches to the first portion in only one orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2002
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Cottrell Hoyer, Richard Walter Gronostaj, Daniel Kelly Baldwin