Patents by Inventor Robert B. Benjamin

Robert B. Benjamin 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).

  • Turbine blade damper and seal
    Patent number: 5460489
    Abstract: A flexible seal (26) is located beneath blade platform (14) with end seals (28) in contact with adjacent platforms. A friction damper (34) formed of a flat slug of metal is supported only by the flexible seal (26) and in particular by the center section (32) of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 24, 1995
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Robert B. Benjamin, Betsy B. Adams